On Writing (Penguin Classics)

ISBN: 0143105728

Author: Borges, Jorge Luis

Condition: New

A master class in the art of writing by one of its most distinguished and innovative practitionersDelve into the labyrinth of Jorge Luis Borgess thoughts on the theory and practice of literature, and learn from one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century not only what a writer does but also what a writer is. For the first time ever, here is a volume that brings together Borgess wide-ranging reflections on writers, on the canon, on the craft of fiction and poetry, and on translation-an ars poetica of one of the twentieth centurys greatest writers.Featuring many pieces appearing in English for the first time-including his groundbreaking early essay on magical realism, Stories from Turkestan-On Writing provides a map of both the changes and continuities in Borgess aesthetic over the course of his life. It is an indispensable handbook for anyone hoping to master their own style or to witness Borgess evolution as a writer.