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Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter

Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter

by Mario Vargas Llosa

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A comic novel of scandal, soap opera and writing set in 1950's Lima that questions the boundaries between reality and fantasy. Llosa alternates scenes of Julia's shocking relationship with her nephew Varguitas, an aspiring author, with the spicy radio serials written by his coworker -- the 'Scriptwriter' of the title. First published in 1977.  (PRU48, $15.00)


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