Borges and the Kabbalah: And Other Essays on his Fiction and Poetry

Argentinean writer Jorge Luis Borges was one of the most influential figures to emerge from the great blossoming of South American literature in this century. As a scholar, poet, critic, & writer of fiction he is widely read in English translation. This book brings together a collection of essays on Borges by leading scholar Jaime Alazraki. Together, the essays constitute an introduction to important aspects of Borges' oeuvre. These include: the influence of the Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), structure & style in the fiction, Borges' poetry, & his impact on contemporary Latin American literature.Jaime Alazraki is the author of 'Borges and the Kabbalah: And Other Essays on his Fiction and Poetry', published 1988 under ISBN 9780521306843 and ISBN 0521306841.