On Writing

Released: July 11, 2023
Length: 5 hrs 51 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Penguin Audio

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Explore the intricate thoughts of Jorge Luis Borges on the theory and practice of literature in On Writing, a comprehensive collection revealing the insights of one of the twentieth century’s most influential writers. This volume includes Borges’s reflections on writers, the literary canon, and the craft of both fiction and poetry, along with several pieces appearing in English for the first time, such as his seminal essay on magical realism. An essential handbook for aspiring writers, it also charts Borges's evolving artistic vision throughout his life.

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