The New Middle Ages: Old English and Old Norse in His Life and Work

Toswell, M.

The Argentinian writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) was many things during his life, but what has gone largely unnoticed is that he was a medievalist, and his interest in Germanic medievalism was pervasive throughout his work. This study will consider the medieval elements in Borges creative work and shed new light on his poetry.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2014-11-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137451293

DOI: 10.1057/9781137444479

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 109