Evaristo Carriego

Translation of Peral White Charum, foreword by James Woodall, with author and period chronology. Evaristo Carriego, which tells the touching story of an Argentinian poet who died at a young age, reflects the spirit of Buenos Aires in the early 20th century. Jorge Luis Borges wrote Evaristo Carriego in 1930. When he published it, he was criticized for writing about the life and works of a poet from the slums. However, Borges would say that he found the spirit of Argentina in Carriego's poems and wrote this book to describe Buenos Aires, where he was born and raised. The author wrote with a sense of necessity, as if he were paying a debt to both the poet and his own childhood. In this respect, it is a very personal book and carries very strong emotions. Evaristo Carriego is an intimate narrative with many details to discover for readers who want to know Borges' inner world...

"Borges is one of the most original masters of prose in Spanish literature; perhaps the best produced in the 20th century."
-MARIO VARGAS LLOSA-

"Conclusion: You should read Borges again."
-ROBERTO BOLAÑO-
(From the Promotional Bulletin)



Number of Pages: 170

Year of Printing: 2014


Language: Turkish
Publisher: İletişim Publishing

First Print Year: 2014

Language Turkish