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On Writing

AUTHOR Borges, Jorge Luis; Levine, Suzanne Jill; Levine, Suzanne Jill et al.
PUBLISHER Penguin Classics (06/29/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
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A master class in the art of writing by one of its most distinguished and innovative practitioners

Delve into the labyrinth of Jorge Luis Borges's thoughts on the theory and practice of literature, and learn from one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century not only what a writer does but also what a writer is. For the first time ever, here is a volume that brings together Borges's wide-ranging reflections on writers, on the canon, on the craft of fiction and poetry, and on translation--an ars poetica of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers.

Featuring many pieces appearing in English for the first time--including his groundbreaking early essay on magical realism, "Stories from Turkestan"--On Writing provides a map of both the changes and continuities in Borges's aesthetic over the course of his life. It is an indispensable handbook for anyone hoping to master their own style or to witness Borges's evolution as a writer.
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ISBN-13: 9780143105725
ISBN-10: 0143105728
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 192
Carton Quantity: 96
Product Dimensions: 5.06 x 0.53 x 7.68 inches
Weight: 0.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Literary Collections | Essays
Literary Collections | Caribbean & Latin American
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 864.62
Library of Congress Control Number: 2010011189
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In the tradition of such writing guides as "The Writing Life" by Annie Dillard, "On Writing" is a master class in the art by one of its most distinguished and innovative practitioners. Now available for the first time in an English-language edition.
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A master class in the art of writing by one of its most distinguished and innovative practitioners

Delve into the labyrinth of Jorge Luis Borges's thoughts on the theory and practice of literature, and learn from one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century not only what a writer does but also what a writer is. For the first time ever, here is a volume that brings together Borges's wide-ranging reflections on writers, on the canon, on the craft of fiction and poetry, and on translation--an ars poetica of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers.

Featuring many pieces appearing in English for the first time--including his groundbreaking early essay on magical realism, "Stories from Turkestan"--On Writing provides a map of both the changes and continuities in Borges's aesthetic over the course of his life. It is an indispensable handbook for anyone hoping to master their own style or to witness Borges's evolution as a writer.

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Editor: Levine, Suzanne Jill
Having translated Manuel Puig, Julio Cortazar, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, and other notable authors, Suzanne Jill Levine is one of the most highly regarded translators of contemporary Latin American literature. She is a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California at Santa Barbara, and the author of The Subversive Scribe: Translating Latin American Fiction.
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Introduction by: Levine, Suzanne Jill
Having translated Manuel Puig, Julio Cortazar, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, and other notable authors, Suzanne Jill Levine is one of the most highly regarded translators of contemporary Latin American literature. She is a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California at Santa Barbara, and the author of The Subversive Scribe: Translating Latin American Fiction.
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