Lesson of the Master: On Borges and His Work [Paperback]

Di Norman Thomas Giovanni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0826476252 | ISBN-13: 978-0826476258

'The Lesson of the Master' - a memoir and essays - is an indispensable work for Borges readers of all kinds. Di Giovanni is the only translator to have had Borges to hand on a daily basis to contradict or authorize his work. He is not burdened with an over-reverence for his subject but is on the contrary playful, robust and witty. These translations of the stories that Borges generated himself, in collaboration with Norman Thomas di Giovanni, have been sidelined in the past as they were not included in the volumes of Borges' work previously published in English. 'The Lesson of the Master' is an essential illumination of one of the great masters of twentieth-century literature.

Editorial Reviews

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"Precious glimpses of Borges at work" Times Literary Supplement (UK)

"Di Giovanni writes with great affection and admiration for his "Master." — Janus Head, Summer 2005 (Janus Head )

"The Lessons of the Master translates the themes, fears, passions, insecurities, and irony of a particular human who happened to be extremely gifted in the art of language. If reading audiences enjoy the 19^th and 20^th century work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, William Faulkner, Ralph Waldo Emerson etc. or appreciate the respect between two men that grows out of a deep friendship, then they will enjoy the experience of reading The Lesson of the Master." —Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies

"Di Giovanni writes with great affection and admiration for his "Master." — Janus Head, Summer 2005 (, )

“The Lessons of the Master translates the themes, fears, passions, insecurities, and irony of a particular human who happened to be extremely gifted in the art of language. If reading audiences enjoy the 19^th and 20^th century work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, William Faulkner, Ralph Waldo Emerson etc. or appreciate the respect between two men that grows out of a deep friendship, then they will enjoy the experience of reading The Lesson of the Master.” –Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies

About the Author

Norman Thomas Di Giovanni is a Companion of the Order of May, Argentina's highest honour to a foreigner, has been the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and is the author of many books including the novel of Bertolucci's movie '1900'.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Continuum (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826476252
• ISBN-13: 978-0826476258
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,450,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for translators and curious readers, July 25, 2004

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Hernan Galli (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lesson of the Master: On Borges and His Work (Hardcover)

I read the book in Spanish. I'd call it a must for those who are deeply interested in Borges'work. Specially for those who are translators of any language. Di Giovanni remarks translation mistakes and offers his unique point of view about different interpretations. In Argentina, nowadays, the book costs 2 dollars. Another good reason to visit Buenos Aires right away!