**A master class in the art of writing by one of its most distinguished
and innovative practitioners
**
Delve into the labyrinth of Jorge Luis Borges's thoughts on the theory
and practice of literature, and learn from one of the most influential
writers of the twentieth century not only what a writer does but also
what a writer is. For the first time ever, here is a volume that brings
together Borges's wide-ranging reflections on writers, on the canon, on
the craft of fiction and poetry, and on translation--an ars poetica of
one of the twentieth century's greatest writers.
Featuring many pieces appearing in English for the first time--including
his groundbreaking early essay on magical realism, "Stories from
Turkestan"--On Writing provides a map of both the changes and
continuities in Borges's aesthetic over the course of his life. It is an
indispensable handbook for anyone hoping to master their own style or to
witness Borges's evolution as a writer.