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Mario Vargas Llosa, born on March 28, 1936, is a renowned writer from Peru. His works span various literary forms including novels, plays, and essays, and are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound insights into the social realities of Latin America.

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Famous Mario Vargas Llosa Quotes

“But what do I have? The things I'm told and the things I tell, that's all. And as far as I know, that never yet made anyone fly.”

Book:The Storyteller: A Novel

Source: The Storyteller: A Novel

“Its easy to know what you want to say, but not to say it”

Knows Want Easy What You Want

Book:The Time of the Hero: A Novel

Source: The Time of the Hero: A Novel

“If you are killed because you are a writer, that's the maximum expression of respect, you know.”

Ifs Knows Expression Respect Maximum

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“Since it is impossible to know what's really happening, we Peruvians lie, invent, dream and take refuge in illusion. Because of these strange circumstances, Peruvian life, a life in which so few actually do read, has become literary.”

Knows Dream Lying Impossible Strange Circumstances Happenings Illusion Refuge Peruvians

Book:The Real Life of Alejandro Mayta

Source: The Real Life of Alejandro Mayta

About the Author

Born: March 28, 1936
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 104

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El sueño del celtaRelated source material

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Letters to a Young NovelistRelated source material

A Writer's RealityRelated source material

Aunt Julia and the ScriptwriterRelated source material

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