Jorge Luis Borges A Writer at the Edge |
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| Author:
| Sarlo, Beatriz |
| Series title: | Critical Studies in Latin American Culture |
| ISBN: | 978-0-86091-635-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1993 |
| Publisher: | Verso Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.00 |
Book Description:
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Jorge Luis Borges is generally acknowledged to be one of the twentieth century's most significant writers. Yet in all the critical debates on his work, the fact that he is Argentinian is rarely discussed, as if his international reputation had somehow cleansed him of nationality. In this brilliant introduction to his work, Sarlo challenges these "universalist" readings, arguing that they leave aside vital aspects of Borges' writing, including his powerful vision of Argentina's past and...
More DescriptionJorge Luis Borges is generally acknowledged to be one of the twentieth century's most significant writers. Yet in all the critical debates on his work, the fact that he is Argentinian is rarely discussed, as if his international reputation had somehow cleansed him of nationality. In this brilliant introduction to his work, Sarlo challenges these "universalist" readings, arguing that they leave aside vital aspects of Borges' writing, including his powerful vision of Argentina's past and its traditions, which placed both the writer and his country at the intersection of European and Latin American culture.