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Borges for Beginners
- Pacific Time Virtual Program
$54.00
The Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges never wrote a novel, yet his short stories, essays, poems, and lectures inspired generations, from Gabriel García Márquez to Paul Auster, W.G. Sebald, and Benjamín Labatut. He remains a central figure in literary history, and his works continue to spark new ideas and interpretations.
In this class, we will explore his essential works, beginning with the classic stories "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" and "The Aleph" and the poem "Mythical Foundation of Buenos Aires," considering his literary mission and place in philosophy and Argentine literature. We will then examine translation, authorship, and history in "Pierre Menard, Author of Quixote" and the essays "The Homeric Versions" and "The Translators of the Arabian Nights."
Finally, we will study Borges's detective stories, noir, and engagement with Judaism through "Death and the Compass," the essay "Kabbalah," and "The Secret Miracle," which reflects on Kafka and anti-Semitism during World War II.
Who this is for: Anyone interested in Jorge Luis Borges, Argentine literature, philosophy, or Jewish themes in literature, and curious about exploring his stories, essays, and poems in depth.
What you'll leave with: A deeper understanding of Borges’s major works, insights into his literary and philosophical contributions, and an appreciation of how his writing engages with translation, authorship, history, and Jewish themes.
Three Sundays: March 1, 8 and 15 at 12–1:30pm (Pacific)
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