Borges

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That Borges is a literary giant and a highly interesting character is beyond doubt. This book manages to combine the socio-political environment in which Borges lived, the complexities of Porteno society, and Borges' own pyschological issues which range from his own confused concept of identity to his misgivings as to his own ability. However, we are also exposed to an immensely intelligent individual who is capable of expressing intense emotion in prose whilst in the personal realm is uttlerly emotionally constipated. Borges had an English grandmother, and emotionally, almost due to this fact appears completely out of sorts in an emotionally charged latin society that is Argentina. The awkwardness and formality of Borges' existence is quite unbelieveable, but what lay beneath is for all to see. As with all good biographies, on completion, one feels as though one has a unique and profound insight into the pyschological make up of the subject. A truly excellent read.