VargasLlosa Mario Biography
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Update at: Apr 11, 2026Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa (born 28 March 1936 in Arequipa, Peru) is a renowned Peruvian writer, essayist and public intellectual. He has contributed profoundly to contemporary world literature and is a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (2010).
Biographical highlights
- Born: 28 March 1936, Arequipa, Peru
- Nationalities: Peruvian; acquired Spanish citizenship in 1993
- Occupations: Writer, essayist, public intellectual
- Education: Studied at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima) and pursued further studies in Spain
Notable works
- La ciudad y los perros (1963)
- La casa verde (1966)
- Conversación en La Catedral (1969)
- La tía Julia y el escribidor (1977)
- Lituma en los Andes (1993)
- La guerra del fin del mundo (1981)
- La fiesta del chivo (2000)
- Tiempos recios (2019)
Awards and recognitions
- Nobel Prize in Literature, 2010
- Premio Cervantes, 1994
- Romulo Gallegos Prize, 1967
- Prince of Asturias Award for Literature, 1986
Recent projects and public activity
In the later part of his career, Vargas Llosa has remained active in literary circles through novels, essays and participation in festivals and interviews. Notable recent publication includes Tiempos recios (2019), a political novel exploring Peruvian history in the mid-20th century.
Social media and public presence
There are no widely verified official personal social media accounts publicly attributed to Mario Vargas Llosa. Public updates about his work typically appear through publishers, media outlets, academic profiles, and the Nobel Prize site.
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