This March 28, the renowned Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa turns 88, and to celebrate, Penguin Random House, its publishing house, has prepared an exciting surprise for its readers.
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As a special tribute to the literary legacy of Vargas Llosa, a literary treasure hunt will be carried out throughout Lima, the publishing house will hide 88 copies of the author’s works in emblematic places described throughout his vast literary production. From Calle Porta to the Hotel Bolívar, Plaza San Martín and many more points; These books will be strategically placed in places that have left a mark on readers’ imaginations over the years.
The lucky readers who find these books will have the opportunity to enter the big drawing for an even more special prize: a book signed by Mario Vargas Llosa himself. To participate, you will only have to post a photo with the found book, using the hashtag #88CumpleañosMVLL and tag @penguinlibrospe on your social networks. On Thursday, Penguin Random House will release a video with clues to help searchers on their literary quest.
Mario Vargas Llosa, born on March 28, 1936 in Arequipa, Peru, is one of the most prominent exponents of contemporary literature in the Spanish language. His work, which encompasses novels, essays and plays, has left an indelible mark on the history of literature. Among his best-known works are “The City and the Dogs”, “The Green House”, “Conversation in the Cathedral” and “The Feast of the Goat”, to name just a few.
In 2010, Mario Vargas Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for his cartography of the structures of power and his scathing images of resistance, revolt, and the defeat of the individual.” This prestigious recognition underscores the importance and lasting impact of his work on world literature.
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