Parini, Jay
Borges and Me: An Encounter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838850234
- author:
- Parini, Jay
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Belletristik,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Jay Parini's memoir of his encounter with Jorge Luis Borges is a poignant and unexpected tale of friendship and adventure. Fifty years ago, Parini fled the United States for Scotland, seeking refuge from the turmoil of the Vietnam War. There, in 1971, he met Borges, who was blind and frail, yet still radiating intellectual curiosity. When Borges heard that Parini owned a 1957 Morris Minor, his long-held wish to see the Scottish Highlands came true. The unlikely couple set out on a road journey, one that would take them through the rugged beauty of Scotland's countryside. This book is a magical tour of an era marked by uncertainty and change, as two men from different worlds found common ground in their shared love of ideas and exploration. Through Parini's narrative, we gain insight into Borges' life and thoughts, as well as his own experiences and reflections on the encounter. A fascinating and moving account of a chance meeting that had a profound impact on both parties involved.
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