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Professor Borges: A Course On English Literature
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In English At Last, Borgess Erudite And Entertaining Lectures On English Literature From Beowulf To Oscar Wilde Writing For Harpers Magazine, Edgardo Krebs Describes Professor Borges:A Compilation Of The Twentyfive Lectures Borges Gave In 1966 At The University Of Buenos Aires, Where He Taught English Literature. Starting With The Vikings Kennings And Beowulf And Ending With Stevenson And Oscar Wilde, The Book Traverses A Landscape Of Precursors,Crosscultural Borrowings, And Genres Of Expression, All Connected By Borges Into A Vast Interpretive Web. This Is The Most Surprising And Useful Of Borgess Works To Have Appeared Posthumously.Borges Takes Us On A Startling, Idiosyncratic, Fresh, And Highly Opinionated Tour Of English Literature, Weaving Together Countless Cultural Traditions Of The Last Three Thousand Years. Borgess Lectures Delivered Extempore By A Man Of Extraordinary Erudition Bring The Canon To Remarkably Vivid Life. Now Translated Into English For The First Time, These Lectures Are Accompanied By Extensive And Informative Notes By The Borges Scholars Martn Arias And Martn Hadis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Professor Borges: A Course on English Literature'? A: The book focuses on the lectures delivered by Jorge Luis Borges on English literature, covering a range of topics from Beowulf to Oscar Wilde.
- Q: Is this book a translation? A: Yes, this is the first English translation of Borges's lectures, which were originally delivered in Spanish.
- Q: What is the format of the lectures in the book? A: The lectures are presented in a compilation format, capturing Borges's extemporaneous style and insights on various literary works.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Acceptable,' indicating it may have visible wear but remains readable.
- Q: Who are the scholars that contributed notes to this edition? A: The extensive notes in this edition are provided by Borges scholars Martín Arias and Martín Hadis.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability for readers.
- Q: What is the published date of the book? A: The book was published on July 31, 2013.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is noted as the 'First Edition' of Borges's lectures.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in Borges's lectures? A: Borges discusses themes such as literary precursors, cross-cultural borrowings, and the evolution of genres across three thousand years of literature.