Alfredo Bryce Echenique, a Peruvian writer, died on March 10, 2026, in Lima, Peru, at the age of 87.
Born in Lima on February 19, 1939, he wrote numerous books and short stories and was best known for his 1970 work “A World for Julius.” At the time of his death, he was considered the last living representative of the Latin American Boom and was also associated with post-boom literature.
Alfredo Marcelo Bryce Echenique (19 February 1939 – 10 March 2026) was a Peruvian writer. He wrote numerous books and short stories; he is best known for his 1970 work A World for Julius. At the time of his death, he was considered to be the last living representative of the Latin American Boom, although he has also been categorized as being part of post-boom literature.