Un roman de (și despre) dragoste
A Novel of (and About) Love

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores The Bad Girl by Mario Vargas Llosa, a novel that intertwines love, destiny, and the clash of contrasting personalities. Following the lifelong obsession of Ricardo Somocurcio, a stable and romantic man, for the enigmatic and elusive Lily, the novel traces their encounters across different historical and cultural settings—from 1950s Lima to Paris, London, and Tokyo. Through Ricardo’s unfulfilled love, Vargas Llosa examines themes of passion, ambition, and the inability to reconcile emotional and material desires. The novel also reflects on the socio-political transformations of the second half of the 20th century, offering a unique perspective on love beyond ideological and social constraints.

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