by José Miguel Oviedo · Seix Barral · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788432204128
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This book is a profound analysis of the work and figure of the renowned Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, exploring how his experiences and perceptions intertwine with the creation of his literary worlds. José Miguel Oviedo offers a critical and detailed view of Vargas Llosa's narrative, examining recurring themes and the evolution of his style throughout his career. Includes a study of 'The War of the End of the World'.
José Miguel Oviedo was a Peruvian writer and literary critic, born in Lima. He received his doctorate from the Pontificia Universidad Católica in 1961, afterwards teaching at the same institution. Coming to the US in 1975, he taught at State University of New York, Indiana University, and UCLA. In 1988 he was appointed Trustee Professor of Latin American Literature at the University of Pennsylvania and remained there until his retirement and move to Emeritus Professor in 2000. He was the recipient of important scholarships such as the Rockefeller grant and the Guggenheim fellowship(1972).
