A Writer's Reality - Hardcover

Vargas Llosa, Mario

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0815602537 ISBN 13: 9780815602538

Publisher: Syracuse Univ Pr, 1991

Synopsis

The author describes how he wrote each of his six novels, and discusses the influence of Borges on his work

About this title

From Library Journal:

In this revealing examination of the art of fiction writing, the well-known Peruvian novelist discloses his personal vision of his craft. Based on a series of lectures delivered at Syracuse University, these eight essays delve into what Vargas Llosa sees as a writer's raison d'etre: the transformation of lies into truth. He begins by praising Borges's contribution to Latin American literature, then chronicles the development of fiction as filtered through the history of Peruvian culture; the remaining six essays document the process of fiction writing in six of his novels. Readers will appreciate this frank approach, which provides valuable insight into the work of an artist. An important purchase for Spanish literature collections.
- Mary Ellen Beck, Troy
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Syracuse Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0815602537
• ISBN 13: 9780815602538
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164
• Editor: Lichtblau Myron I.