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The Total Library

Non-Fiction 1922-1986
By Jorge Luis Borges
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Total Library by Jorge Luis Borges is a collection of essays and discussions that explores a vast array of topics within the realms of literature, philosophy, and the arts. Borges delves into literary theory, cultural critique, and the power of imagination with his distinct blend of erudition and wit. This compilation reflects his fascination with infinite libraries, labyrinthine narratives, and the boundless universe of books and ideas.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the intricate interplay between literature and philosophy. Borges' work is a treasure trove of captivating essays and reflections that delve into the vastness of human knowledge and imagination. Readers who appreciate a blend of intellectual stimulation and creative storytelling will likely find immense enjoyment in these explorations.

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The Total Library

Though best known in the English speaking world for his short fictions and poems, Borges is revered in Latin America equally as an immensely prolific and beguiling writer of non-fiction prose. This title features more than 150 of Borges' pieces.

Winner of the National Book Critics Cicrle Award for Criticism.

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Though best known in the English-speaking world for his short fictions and poems, Borges is revered in Latin America equally as an immensely prolific and beguiling writer of non-fiction prose.

In The Total Library, more than 150 of Borges' most brilliant pieces are brought together for the first time in one volume—all in superb new translations. More than a hundred of the pieces have never previously been published in English.

The Total Library presents Borges at once as a deceptively self-effacing guide to the universe and as the inventor of a universe that is an indispensable guide to Borges.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Total Library by Jorge Luis Borges is widely praised for its vast and diverse collection of essays and writings. Reviewers commend Borges' intellectual depth and the way he inspires readers to think about art, culture, and the nature of literature. The book is often noted for its insightful, engaging content that showcases Borges' vast knowledge and imagination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141183022

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 January 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Esther Allen
  • Translated by Suzanne Levine

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 576

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Jorge Luis Borges Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) lived in Buenes Aires. His COLLECTED FICTIONS was published in Allen Lane in January 1999.

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