A Classical Liberal in Peru

Vargas Llosa is a Spanish-Peruvian novelist, but turning to non-fiction, he now offers a reasoned tribute to freedom. This book merits a note of gratitude to its author (already deservedly honored with the world’s major literary awards, including the Nobel and Cervantes prizes). With The Call of the Tribe, Vargas Llosa bequeaths us his legacy in the world of political ideas. One has the impression that this is a self-imposed duty, as if he did not want his bibliography to end without leaving a guide to those classical liberal ideas that seem to him most worthwhile. To this end, he immerses himself in the work of seven authors. He goes deep into their work, arranges their ideas, and selects quotations. With his masterful and extraordinary prose, he succeeds in communicating truly complex ideas without losing any of their original content.