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BORGES
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| By: |
Edwin B. Williams, Edwin Williamson |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£25.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0670885797 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780670885794 |
| Publisher: |
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
30 September, 2004 |
| Pages: |
416 |
| Description: |
This biography of Jorge Luis Borges, reveals the human side of one of the key figures in 20th century culture. It shows Borges in love and in despair, his political passions and Borges against Peron. |
| Synopsis: |
Edwin Williamson's major new biography is the first in any language to encompass the entire span of Jorge Luis Borges's life and work. Drawing upon previously unknown or unavailable sources, it brings out the human side of Borges: his roots in Argentina, the evolution of his political ideas, his relations with family and friends; the conflicts, desires, and obsessions that drove the man and shaped his work. Williamson's definitive biography finally unlocks the mysteries that still surround hte life of Borges, resulting in a compelling and poignant portrait that will radically transform established views of this modern master. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations, ports. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Viking |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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