Borges and Me

"Borges and Me" is a captivating, true-story road novel in which author Jay Parini recounts his emotional journey from the United States to Scotland during the Vietnam War era. Meeting the legendary Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, the two embark on a series of adventures through the Scottish Highlands, delving into Western literature, ideas, and the mysteries of love and poetry. With Borges’s whimsical insights and the unfolding landscape, the story offers a reflective and surreal exploration of life, literature, and human connection.