- Paperback: 205 pages
- Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.; New Ed edition (7 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0826476252
- ISBN-13: 978-0826476258
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.7 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 724,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'It is a remarkable work... this book contains some wonderful nuggets.' Literary Review"
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Borges -- Argentine poet, essayist, and short-story writer, whose tales of fantasy and dream-worlds are classics of the 20th-century world literature - was profoundly influenced by European culture, English literature, and thinkers such as Berkeley. Since his death, Borges has been inducted into the world literary canon through the efforts of a number of influential critics and the Borges estate. Central to this project has been the publication of a group of grand volumes whose greatest achievement has been to make available in English works that had previously remained obscure, even in Spanish. The Lesson of the Master, a memoir and essays, is an indispensable work for Borges readers and his growing legion of students and scholars. Di Giovanni was the only translator to have Borges to hand on a daily basis to contradict or authorize his work. In addition, di Giovanni is not burdened with an over-reverence for his subject but is on the contrary playful, robust and witty. The Lesson of the Master is an essential illumination of one of the great masters of twentieth-century literature.
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A must for translators and curious readers, 26 July 2004
By Hernan Galli - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Lesson of the Master: On Borges and His Work (Hardcover)
I read the book in Spanish. I'd call it a must for those who are deeply interested in Borges'work. Specially for those who are translators of any language. Di Giovanni remarks translation mistakes and offers his unique point of view about different interpretations. In Argentina, nowadays, the book costs 2 dollars. Another good reason to visit Buenos Aires right away!
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