Labyrinths
Description
This new edition of Labyrinths, the classic representative selection of Borges' writing edited by Donald A. Yates and James E. Irby (in translations by themselves and others), includes the text of the original edition (as augmented in 1964) as well as Irby's biographical and critical essay, a poignant tribute by Andr Maurois, and a chronology of the author's life. Borges enthusiast William Gibson has contributed a new introduction bringing Borges' influence and importance into the twenty-first century.
Product Details
Price
$15.95
$14.67
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publish Date
May 17, 2007
Pages
256
Dimensions
5.28 X 0.78 X 8.02 inches | 0.57 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780811216999
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About the Author
Jorge Luis Borges (1890-1982), Argentine poet, critic, and short-story writer, revolutionized modern literature. He was completely blind when appointed the head of Argentina's National Library.
Williams Gibson was the first author to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick award also known as the "triple crown" of Science Fiction, on his debut novel Neuromancer. He lives in Canada and continues to write award winning critically acclaimed science fiction.
Reviews
Borges is arguably the great bridge between modernism and post-modernism in world literature.--David Foster Wallace
Borges anticipated postmodernism (deconstruction and so on) and picked up credit as founding father of Latin American magical realism.--Colin Waters
Borges anticipated postmodernism (deconstruction and so on) and picked up credit as founding father of Latin American magical realism.--Colin Waters
