"Good novel is a conjunction of many factors, the main of which is, without a doubt, hard work. There are many things behind a good novel, but in particular, there is a lot of work - a lot of patience, a lot of stubbornness, and a critical spirit."
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Mario Vargas Llosa, born on March 28, 1936, in Arequipa, Peru, is a celebrated novelist, essayist, and one of the leading figures of Latin American literature. A Nobel Prize laureate in Literature in 2010, Vargas Llosa's works, such as "The Time of the Hero" and "The Feast of the Goat," explore the complexities of politics, society, and human nature. His legacy transcends literature, as he also engaged in political discourse, advocating for democracy and human rights throughout his illustrious career.
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"Good literature is absolutely necessary for a society that wants to be free."
Mario Vargas Llosa"Prosperity or egalitarianism - you have to choose. I favor freedom - you never achieve real equality anyway: you simply sacrifice prosperity for an illusion."
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"I think that literature is something that embraces a much larger experience than politics. It's an expression of what is life, of what are all the dimensions of life. But politics is one among others."
Mario Vargas Llosa"Reality is the richest thing there is, the most important thing there is. Our imagination allows us to live an artificial life that is wonderful, extremely rich, but I don't believe any artist would dare to say that artifice is better than real life."
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