Mario Vargas Llosa is a renowned Peruvian writer and politician, born on March 28, 1936. He is celebrated for his novels, essays, and plays, which often explore themes of power, politics, and society. Vargas Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, recognizing his significant contributions to the literary world. In addition to his literary career, Vargas Llosa has been active in politics. He ran for the presidency of Peru in 1990 but was defeated. His works, such as The Time of the Hero and The Feast of the Goat, have made a lasting impact on Latin American literature.