CLEAN : Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa receives Living Legend award

The transcript covers a range of topics, starting with an introduction to the speaker's diverse writing career, spanning fiction, drama, and journalism. The speaker reflects on the concept of being a 'living legend' and expresses gratitude towards the Library of Congress. The discussion then shifts to literature's role as a counter power, highlighting its potential impact. Finally, the speaker provides a political commentary on the potential consequences of Keiko Fujimori's election in Peru, expressing concerns about a return to dictatorship and its effects on the country's stability.

What does the speaker mean by 'a kind of counter power' in relation to literature?

In what ways does the speaker describe the impact of literature?