Conversation in the Cathedral
novel by Vargas Llosa
Also known as: “Conversación en la Catedral”
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Conversation in the Cathedral is a 1969 novel by Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. The novel is set during the regime of Manuel Odría (1948–1956) and draws on Vargas Llosa's experiences as a night reporter in Lima. It explores the corruption and societal malaise of Peru through the lives of its characters. The novel is considered a significant work in Latin American literature.12
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