The Storyteller
(Autor) Mario Vargas LlosaAt a small gallery in Florence, a Peruvian writer comes across a photograph of a tribal storyteller deep in the Amazon jungle. As he stares at the photograph, it dawns on him that he knows this man. The storyteller is not an Indian at all but his university classmate, Saul Zuratas, who was thought to have disappeared in Israel. As recollections of Zuratas flow through his mind, the writer begins to imagine Zuratas' transformation into a member of the Machiguenga tribe.In The Storyteller, Mario Vargas Llosa has created a spellbinding tale of one man's journey from the modern world to our origins.
Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa is a Peruvian writer known for his novel "The Time of the Hero" which established him as a leading voice in Latin American literature. His style is characterized by intricate plots, deep character development, and a keen exploration of political and social issues. He has made significant contributions to the literary world through his powerful storytelling and insightful commentary on human nature.
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