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The book features a collection of twenty-five lectures delivered by Borges in 1966 at the University of Buenos Aires, exploring English literature through a diverse array of topics. It begins with Viking kennings and Beowulf, and concludes with the works of Stevenson and Oscar Wilde. Borges intricately connects various cultural influences and literary genres, creating an expansive interpretive framework. This compilation is noted for its surprising insights and practical value, making it a significant posthumous contribution to his literary legacy.
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Professor Borges: A Course on English Literature, Jorge Luis Borges
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Professor Borges: A Course on English Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jorge Luis Borges
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780811218757
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The book features a collection of twenty-five lectures delivered by Borges in 1966 at the University of Buenos Aires, exploring English literature through a diverse array of topics. It begins with Viking kennings and Beowulf, and concludes with the works of Stevenson and Oscar Wilde. Borges intricately connects various cultural influences and literary genres, creating an expansive interpretive framework. This compilation is noted for its surprising insights and practical value, making it a significant posthumous contribution to his literary legacy.