“The city and the dogs” reading club

by Asociación de Escritores de Ohio 10 May

97 2 min

La Asociación de Escritores de Ohio (AEO) extends a warm and enthusiastic invitation to you to join us for our next Reading Club session where we will delve into the masterful work of renowned author Mario Vargas Llosa.

On this occasion, we will carefully explore his acclaimed novel “The City and the Dogs”, a work that has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature.

Get ready to enter the fascinating world of this masterpiece of Latin American literature, where the characters come to life and moral dilemmas are intertwined with the harsh reality of the Leoncio Prado Military School

Join us on a literary journey that will take you through the intricate alleys of the city of Lima and the dark corridors of the military institution, as we explore the themes of loyalty, corruption, violence and destiny.

What is the work about?

During our session, we will take an in-depth look at the characters, motives, and unique narrative style of Vargas Llosa, while reflecting on the impact of his work on society and culture.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the literary universe of one of the greatest contemporary writers and share your ideas and reflections with other reading enthusiasts.

Who is Mario Vargas Llosa?

Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa, born in Arequipa on March 28, 1936, better known as Mario Vargas Llosa, Marquis of Vargas Llosa, is a Peruvian writer who also has Spanish nationality since 1993 and Dominican nationality since June 2023.

Considered one of the most important contemporary novelists and essayists, his works have won numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, the Cervantes Prize in 1994, considered the most important in the Spanish language, the Prince of Asturias Prize for Literature in 1986, the Biblioteca Breve Prize in 1962, the Rómulo Gallegos Prize in 1967 and the Planeta Prize in 1993, among others.

Along with Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar and Carlos Fuentes, he is one of the central exponents of the Latin American boom.

Let us remember that this writer is also the creator of significant works such as:

“The Green House” (1966)
“Conversation in the Cathedral” (1969)
“Pantaleón and the Visitors” (1973)
“The Goat Festival” (2000)
“The War at the End of the World” (1981)

Session data

Date: Monday, May 20.
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: 4093 Cleveland Ave. Columbus Ohio. Northern Light Library

Tip: Read the book at your own pace and be prepared for some great discussion and analysis.

What can you expect?

A space to share your passion for reading and Latin American literature.
The opportunity to discuss and analyze in depth the work of Mario Vargas Llosa.
Meet other book lovers and make new friends.

We look forward to seeing you for an enriching and memorable literary experience.