VOICED : Vargas Llosa siguió escribiendo durante su hospitalización por covid

Mario Vargas Llosa, an 86-year-old Hispanic-Peruvian writer, continued writing even during his COVID-19 hospitalization in Madrid. He shared this at the Buenos Aires Book Fair, explaining his reliance on familiar themes during tough times. Vargas Llosa described his hospitalization experience, highlighting the relief of receiving oxygen. Despite these challenges, he remains active in the literary world, launching a story contest and presenting his latest book, 'La mirada quieta,' about Spanish writer Benito Pérez Galdós. He dedicated 18 months to reading Pérez Galdós' works during the pandemic. As the last living representative of the Latin American literary boom, Vargas Llosa was recently elected to the French Academy of Language.

What did Mario Vargas Llosa continue to do even while hospitalized for COVID-19?

• He stopped writing completely.

• He continued writing articles.

• He started painting.

• He took a break from all activities.

What event did Vargas Llosa participate in while in Buenos Aires?

• A music concert

• A film festival

• A book fair

• A cooking show

What is the title of Vargas Llosa's latest book presented in Buenos Aires?

• The Quiet Look

• The Wandering Mind

• The Restless Pen

• The Silent Gaze

Which literary movement is Vargas Llosa associated with?

• The Lost Generation

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Beat Generation

• The Latin American Boom

Which prestigious academy did Vargas Llosa join recently?

• The American Academy of Arts and Letters

• The British Academy

• The Royal Spanish Academy

• The French Academy of Language