Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges
- 159pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Jorge Luis Borges, a monumental figure in 20th-century literature, was born in Buenos Aires in 1899 and passed away at 86, having never received the Nobel Prize many believed he deserved. This anthology compiles over a dozen interviews conducted between 1964 and 1984, showcasing Borges as a candid, humorous, and incisive thinker. He reflects on his blindness, family, childhood, early travels, and his literary journey. Borges delves into the meanings and intentions behind his renowned stories and poems, discussing the writers he admired, such as Dante, Cervantes, and Kafka, alongside those he critiqued, like Hemingway and Lorca. He shares his views on Argentine politics, expressing disdain for Péron, and explores themes of imagination, collaboration, translation, philosophy, and time. Many interviews were conducted by notable figures like Alastair Reid and Willis Barnstone. Readers enchanted by Borges's magical prose will find deeper insights within these conversations. Richard Burgin, who previously interviewed Borges for his first book on the author, serves as the editor of this collection and is an associate professor at St. Louis University.

