{"title":"Osvaldo Ferrari","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsvaldo Ferrari's works delve deeply into the world of arts and culture, offering readers insightful and engaging dialogues that explore creative expression and artistic thought. His collection, including titles like \u003cem\u003eConversations – Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConversations – Volume 3\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a thoughtful exchange of ideas that resonate with both enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough reflective and nuanced discussions, Ferrari invites readers to consider the intersections of culture, identity, and creativity. His writing is marked by a clarity and depth that illuminate the complexities of contemporary artistic practices and cultural conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conversations-volume-2-by-tom-boll-9781803092720","title":"Conversations – Volume 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded during Jorge Luis Borges’s final years, this second volume of his conversations with Osvaldo Ferrari provides a wide-ranging reflection on the life and work of Argentina’s master writer and favourite conversationalist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConversations – Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e, Borges and Ferrari engage in a dialogue that is both improvisational and frequently humorous as they touch on subjects as diverse as epic poetry, detective fiction, Buddhism, and the moon landing. With his signature wit, Borges offers insight into the philosophical basis of his stories and poems, his fascination with religious mysticism, and the idea of life as a dream. He also dwells on more personal themes, including the influence of his mother and father on his intellectual development, his friendships, and living with blindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese recollections are alive to the passage of history, whether in the changing landscape of Buenos Aires or a succession of political conflicts, leading Borges to contemplate what he describes as his “South American destiny.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recurrent theme of these conversations, however, is a life lived through books. Borges draws on the resources of a mental library that embraces world literature—ancient and modern. He recalls the works that were a constant presence in his memory and maps his changing attitudes to a highly personal canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the prologue to the volume, Borges celebrates dialogue and the transmission of culture across time and place. These conversations are a testimony to the supple ways that Borges explored his own relation to numerous traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470339096812,"sku":"9781803092720","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803092720-conversations-volume-2.jpg?v=1775216647"},{"product_id":"conversations-volume-3-by-anthony-edkins-9781803092737","title":"Conversations – Volume 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded during Borges’ final years, this third volume of his conversations with Osvaldo Ferrari offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of Argentina’s master writer and favourite conversationalist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConversations: Volume 3\u003c\/i\u003e, Borges and Ferrari discuss subjects as diverse as film criticism, fantastic literature, science fiction, the Argentinian literary tradition, and the works of writers such as Bunyan, Wilde, Joyce, and Yeats, among others. With his signature wit, Borges converses on the philosophical basis of his writing, his travels, and his fascination with religious mysticism. He also ruminates on more personal themes, including the influence of his family on his intellectual development, his friendships, and living with blindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recurrent theme of these conversations, however, is a life lived through books. Borges draws on the resources of a mental library that embraces world literature, both ancient and modern. He recalls the works that were a constant presence in his memory and maps his changing attitudes to a highly personal canon. 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