The representation of the Peruvian nation in the novel Gonzalo Pizarro is an academic book that deals with the depiction of Peruvian identity in literature. It examines how various discourses, particularly in history and literature, have contributed to the formation of national consciousness in Peru. The author, Luis Vara, analyzes the first decades of the Peruvian Republic and highlights the role of literary and artistic production after independence. The book focuses on the first historical novel, Gonzalo Pizarro from 1844, and offers an in-depth analysis of the ideological aspects of republican literature as well as the use of writing as a propaganda tool by the Criollos. This study is a valuable contribution to understanding the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped the Peruvian nation.