Mario Vargas Llosa [Peruvian] wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Dr. Drib · 10-07-2010, 09:04 AM

Mario Vargas Llosa wins Nobel Prize in Literature.

This is a time of national celebration for Peruvians.

For me, it's a great personal moment, since I am a huge fan of his work.

Don

Logseman · 10-07-2010, 03:51 PM

This is a great moment of rejoicing for all of his fans, among which I'm included. Pantaleón y las visitadoras is a great book which should be taught in schools all over the world.

Salgueiros · 10-07-2010, 04:06 PM

Completely deserved prize. My only objection is that it took soooo long!

I hope he gets more attention in North America now.

I agree with him when he says that literary activity should not be separated from civic responsibility. I like him a lot.

HarryT · 10-08-2010, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Salgueiros

Completely deserved prize. My only objection is that it took soooo long!

The Nobel prize for literature is intended to be a "lifetime achievement" award, so it's natural that it comes at the end of a writer's life.

beachwanderer · 10-08-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The Nobel prize for literature is intended to be a "lifetime achievement" award, so it's natural that it comes at the end of a writer's life.

Hopefully not so ?!

Or do they have their own "Murder Incorporated" over at the Nobel Committee?

HarryT · 10-08-2010, 04:52 AM

Perhaps I should say "it's awarded once the writer has established his or her reputation"

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Logseman · 10-08-2010, 05:53 AM

So the next year should be Terry Pratchett's turn?

James_Wilde · 10-08-2010, 06:27 AM

I must admit I have heard his name prior to the Nobel award, but never read him. If one were to begin, what would you fans recommend as a good place to start? It wouldn't hurt if your choice should be available as an e-book, but that's not a condition.

I have heard that he is a good teller of tales, which is more than can be said for most Nobel prize winners. If one of his books stands out in this respect it would be an advantage.

TIA

Dr. Drib · 10-08-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by James_Wilde

I must admit I have heard his name prior to the Nobel award, but never read him. If one were to begin, what would you fans recommend as a good place to start? It wouldn't hurt if your choice should be available as an e-book, but that's not a condition.

I have heard that he is a good teller of tales, which is more than can be said for most Nobel prize winners. If one of his books stands out in this respect it would be an advantage.

TIA

I would recommend "Aunt Julia and The Scriptwriter." It's a very humorous tale and does not play with narrative Time within its structure.

It's a very, very funny book, in my opinion.

The ebooks are not yet out, but hopefully this will soon be corrected.

Don

Logseman · 10-08-2010, 06:58 AM

I'd recommend you Captain Pantoja and the Special Service, a beautiful farce. Though I don't know how well it's translated: I read it in Spanish. The Time of the Hero (La ciudad y los perros) is another one of his masterpieces, as well as The War of the End of the World (La guerra del fin del mundo). It's notable to say that his earlier works have been more acclaimed than his later ones.

To any of you who are lucky to command Spanish even only a little bit, DO read him. He's one of the best writers of the century.

Salgueiros · 10-08-2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The Nobel prize for literature is intended to be a "lifetime achievement" award, so it's natural that it comes at the end of a writer's life.

I would agree with you if the Nobel prize had not been given to people in their FIFTIES like Hertha Muller of Orhan Pamuk. Llosa was justifying this prize for a long time and could have got this prize a lot earlier. The quality of his work justified that.

Fat Abe · 10-08-2010, 06:13 PM

Interview synopsis here:

http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/07/m...bel-prize.html

“I think literature is an expression of life—and you can not eradicate politics from life. Even if you think politics is, in many cases, a disgusting, dirty activity.” -- Vargas LLosa

Quite dirty, as Pablo Neruda (and yours truly) would agree.

Logseman · 10-08-2010, 07:28 PM

He knows very well: he ran for the Peruvian presidency in 1990... and he lost against Alberto Fujimori.

TotallyEpic · 10-08-2010, 07:28 PM

Does he have any english-language or translated books? I'd like to check him out!

Logseman · 10-08-2010, 07:33 PM

At least the three titles I've given are translated. As per in ebooks, only some quite expensive and obscure titles show up in Inkmesh.

10-07-2010, 09:04 AM	#1
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,743 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Mario Vargas Llosa [Peruvian] wins Nobel Prize in Literature Mario Vargas Llosa wins Nobel Prize in Literature. This is a time of national celebration for Peruvians. For me, it's a great personal moment, since I am a huge fan of his work. Don

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Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	This is a great moment of rejoicing for all of his fans, among which I'm included. Pantaleón y las visitadoras is a great book which should be taught in schools all over the world.

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Salgueiros Eudaimonia Posts: 898 Karma: 9164418 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Sony PRS T2, Sony PRS T3, Sony DPT-RP1	Completely deserved prize. My only objection is that it took soooo long! I hope he gets more attention in North America now. I agree with him when he says that literary activity should not be separated from civic responsibility. I like him a lot.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Perhaps I should say "it's awarded once the writer has established his or her reputation" .

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Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	So the next year should be Terry Pratchett's turn?

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James_Wilde Guru Posts: 802 Karma: 4727110 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Iriver Story	I must admit I have heard his name prior to the Nobel award, but never read him. If one were to begin, what would you fans recommend as a good place to start? It wouldn't hurt if your choice should be available as an e-book, but that's not a condition. I have heard that he is a good teller of tales, which is more than can be said for most Nobel prize winners. If one of his books stands out in this respect it would be an advantage. TIA

10-08-2010, 06:58 AM	#10
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I'd recommend you Captain Pantoja and the Special Service, a beautiful farce. Though I don't know how well it's translated: I read it in Spanish. The Time of the Hero (La ciudad y los perros) is another one of his masterpieces, as well as The War of the End of the World (La guerra del fin del mundo). It's notable to say that his earlier works have been more acclaimed than his later ones. To any of you who are lucky to command Spanish even only a little bit, DO read him. He's one of the best writers of the century.

10-08-2010, 06:13 PM	#12
Fat Abe Man Who Stares at Books Posts: 1,816 Karma: 10606722 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 50th State, USA. Also, PA, NY, CA, and elsewhere. Device: All of the Above	Interview synopsis here: http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/07/m...bel-prize.html “I think literature is an expression of life—and you can not eradicate politics from life. Even if you think politics is, in many cases, a disgusting, dirty activity.” -- Vargas LLosa Quite dirty, as Pablo Neruda (and yours truly) would agree.

10-08-2010, 07:28 PM	#13
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	He knows very well: he ran for the Peruvian presidency in 1990... and he lost against Alberto Fujimori.

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TotallyEpic Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3 3G + Wifi	Does he have any english-language or translated books? I'd like to check him out!

10-08-2010, 07:33 PM	#15
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	At least the three titles I've given are translated. As per in ebooks, only some quite expensive and obscure titles show up in Inkmesh.

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