The Widow Ching–Pirate
The Widow Ching–Pirate by Jorge Luis Borges, published by Penguin Adult on February 15, 2011, is a collection of five short stories that showcases Borges’s distinctive narrative style. Written in English and spanning 74 pages, this edition presents a blend of imaginative tales that explore themes of danger on the high seas, etiquette, and the concept of unknown worlds. Borges is known for his ability to create intricate realities, and this collection exemplifies his talent for weaving together elements of fiction and literary exploration.
Readers will encounter a variety of intriguing scenarios, including the adventures of a pirate, a teacher of etiquette, and an encyclopedic vision of an alien planet. Each story reflects Borges’s unique intellect and creativity, inviting readers into a realm where the boundaries of reality are playfully challenged. This collection not only highlights Borges’s literary prowess but also serves as a testament to his enduring influence in the realm of classic fiction and short stories.
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‘On days of combat, the crew would mix gunpowder with their liquor’
Borges became famous as a writer of short stories that contained new realities: elaborately conceived, ingenious and gamesome pr�cis of impossible worlds or imaginary books. In these five stories there is danger on the high seas, an ungracious teacher of etiquette and an encyclopaedia of an unknown planet � and Borges’s unique imagination and intellect plays throughout.
This book includes The Widow Ching-Pirate, Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities, The Uncivil Teacher of Court Etiquette K�tsuk�, Tl�n, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius, Pierre Menard and Author of the Quixote.
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