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Great Ideas V the Perpetual Race of Achilles and the Tortoise

Paperback • 2010 • English

Great Ideas V the Perpetual Race of Achilles and the Tortoise

By Jorge Luis Borges

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About the book

In this collection of wise, witty and fascinating essays, Borges discusses the existence (or non-existence) of Hell, the flaws in English literary detectives, the philosophy of contradictions, and the many translators of 1001 Nights. Varied and enthralling, these pieces examine the very nature of our lives, from cinema and books to history and religion. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have...Show more

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ISBN

9780141192949

Publisher

National Geographic Books

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

Great Ideas V the Perpetual Race of Achilles and the Tortoise

Format

Paperback

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