The Perpetual Race of Achilles and the Tortoise
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- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
13 September 2010
Summary
In this collection of wise, witty, and fascinating essays, Borges discusses the existence (or non-existence) of Hell, the flaws in English literary detectives, the philosophy of contradictions, and the many translators of 1001 Nights. Varied and enthralling, these pieces examine the very nature of our lives, from cinema and books to history and religion.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141192949 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141192941 |
| Author: | Jorge Luis Borges |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 13 September 2010 |
| Weight: | 91g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 111mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Penguin Great Ideas |
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About The Author
Jorge Luis Borges
Borges was born in Buenos Aires in 1899. A poet, critic and short story writer, he received numerous awards for his work including the 1961 International Publisher’s Prize (shared with Samuel Beckett). He died in 1986. He has a reasonable claim, with Kafka and Joyce, to be the most influential writer of the 20th Century.
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