Llosa, Mario Vargas

La Civilizaciaon del Espectaaculo

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ISBN 13:: 9788420411484
author:: Llosa, Mario Vargas
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Alfaguara
language:: Spanish
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 226
Dimensions:: 2 x 15.4 x 15.4 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
Condition:: New
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La civilización del espectáculo by Mario Vargas Llosa is a thought-provoking exploration of our contemporary society's obsession with entertainment and distraction. In this insightful work, the author examines how the arts and literature have become increasingly trivialized, while the role of the intellectual has diminished in public debate. Vargas Llosa argues that our natural inclination to enjoy ourselves has been taken to an extreme, with culture serving as a means of escapism rather than a way to engage with reality. This shift has led to a loss of critical thinking and meaningful discussion, leaving many intellectuals choosing silence over speaking out. This book offers a stark assessment of our times and our cultural values, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern society.

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