{"title":"Tom Boll","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Boll's works delve into the vibrant intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering thoughtful explorations of contemporary creative conversations. With titles like \u003cem\u003eConversations – Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can expect insightful dialogues that illuminate artistic processes and cultural perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and reflective, Boll's books invite readers to consider the dynamic exchanges shaping modern artistic landscapes. His writing blends clarity with intellectual curiosity, making complex ideas accessible and compelling.\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"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-boll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}