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The memoir delves into the author's diverse cultural heritage, tracing his journey from a politically unstable Mexico to his experiences as a student activist and young Zionist in Israel. It highlights his evolution into a prominent and often controversial academic and writer, showcasing the complexities of his identity and the influences that have shaped his worldview.
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On Borrowed Words, Ilan Stavans
- Language
- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- On Borrowed Words
- Subtitle
- A Memoir of Language
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ilan Stavans
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780142000946
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The memoir delves into the author's diverse cultural heritage, tracing his journey from a politically unstable Mexico to his experiences as a student activist and young Zionist in Israel. It highlights his evolution into a prominent and often controversial academic and writer, showcasing the complexities of his identity and the influences that have shaped his worldview.