About this title: This unique volume presents a Borges almost entirely unknown to American readers: his extraordinary non-fiction prose. Borges' unlimited curiosity and almost superhuman erudition become, in his essays, reviews, lectures, and political and cultural notes.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780140290110ISBN:0140290117
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Light rubbing otherwise a near fine copy. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 560 p. Index. Audience: General/trade. "A remarkable achievement, offering the general reader and Borges aficionados alike a rapturous glimpse into one of literature's most fertile and original minds. " read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 2000-11-01
ISBN-13:9780140290110ISBN:0140290117
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780140290110. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780140290110ISBN:0140290117
Description: New. This unique volume presents a Borges almost entirely unknown to American readers: his extraordinary non-fiction prose. Borges' unlimited curiosity and almost superhuman erudition become, in his essays, reviews, lectures, and political and cultural notes. read more
Binding: Trade pb
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 11/2000
ISBN-13:9780140290110ISBN:0140290117
Description: Fine. No dust jacket, as issued. Fine copy, quality softcvr with flaps. No markings. Cover is complete. Binding tight. Interior clean. First printing. 576 p. read more
"I learned many things about Borges from this long assortment of his non-fiction writings. For instance, in addition to his interest in the philosophy of time, the nature of human consciousness, and the use of labyrinths as a metaphor in literature, he loved to go the movies, and didn't care much for King Kong. Some more: he was a staunch anti-fascist during the Second World War, he was deeply interested in the nature of the Trinity, and that he didn't like detective fiction written after the 1930s (he found it too violent). If you're a true fan of Borges, stuff like that makes this volume worthwhile, despite its difficultly.
If you're not a Borges completist, you can find the best essays from this book ("A New Refutation of Time", "The Wall and the Books", etc) in other places, particularly in the excellent "A Personal Anthology" from the late '60s. That clocks in at under 300 pages-- and contains a mix of his fiction, non-fiction, and poetry."
"Alright, so I am a bit biased as Borges is my very favorite author. I definitely prefer his fiction, but am happy to say that his non-fiction kept me just as much on my toes, and searching for a way through the maze to the end. As is typical of Borges, if you can follow it, it's poignant... but you can't always follow it. I recommend this book to buy and enjoy in small morsels."
"same thing to be said as with the ficciones-my reading of Borges is a work in progress. A little here, a little there, and then you need some time for breathing and reflection. You want to snack on Borges, so as to not devour the entire meal and then be disappointed in dessert."
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