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On Argentina

By Jorge Luis Borges
Introduction by Alfred Mac Adam
Edited by Suzanne Jill Levine and Alfred Mac Adam
Notes by Alfred Mac Adam

By Jorge Luis Borges
Introduction by Alfred Mac Adam
Edited by Suzanne Jill Levine and Alfred Mac Adam
Notes by Alfred Mac Adam

By Jorge Luis Borges
Read by Diego Diment
Introduction by Alfred Mac Adam
Edited by Suzanne Jill Levine and Alfred Mac Adam
Notes by Alfred Mac Adam

By Jorge Luis Borges
Read by Diego Diment
Introduction by Alfred Mac Adam
Edited by Suzanne Jill Levine and Alfred Mac Adam
Notes by Alfred Mac Adam

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    About On Argentina

    A literary guide to Argentina by its most famous writer

    Jorge Luis Borges wrote about Argentina as only someone passionate about his homeland can. On Argentina reveals the many facets of his passion in essays, poems, and stories through which he sought to bring Argentina forward on the world stage, and to do for Buenos Aires what James Joyce did for Dublin.

    In colorful pieces on the tango and the gaucho, on the card game truco, and on the criollos (immigrants from Spain) and compadritos (street-corner thugs), we gain insight not only into unique aspects of Argentine culture but also into the intellect and values of one of Latin America’s most influential writers. Featuring material available in English for the first time, this unprecedented collection is an invaluable literary and travel companion for devotees of both Borges and Argentina. 

    About On Argentina

    A literary guide to Argentina by its most famous writer

    Jorge Luis Borges wrote about Argentina as only someone passionate about his homeland can. On Argentina reveals the many facets of his passion in essays, poems, and stories through which he sought to bring Argentina forward on the world stage, and to do for Buenos Aires what James Joyce did for Dublin.

    In colorful pieces on the tango and the gaucho, on the card game truco, and on the criollos (immigrants from Spain) and compadritos (street-corner thugs), we gain insight not only into unique aspects of Argentine culture but also into the intellect and values of one of Latin America’s most influential writers. Featuring material available in English for the first time, this unprecedented collection is an invaluable literary and travel companion for devotees of both Borges and Argentina. 

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    About Jorge Luis Borges

    Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986) was an Argentine poet, essayist, and author of short stories. His most notable works as a key literary Spanish-language figure of the twentieth century include Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph). He received a BA from… More about Jorge Luis Borges

    About Jorge Luis Borges

    Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986) was an Argentine poet, essayist, and author of short stories. His most notable works as a key literary Spanish-language figure of the twentieth century include Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph). He received a BA from… More about Jorge Luis Borges

    Product Details

    Category: Essays & Literary Collections | Classic Nonfiction | Latin American World History

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Penguin Classics
    Jun 29, 2010 | 192 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | ISBN 9780143105732

    Category: Essays & Literary Collections | Latin American World History | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Jul 11, 2023 | 326 Minutes | ISBN 9780593792391

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