From a young age he was attracted to reading and writing, which led him to write his first works, such as the poems BUENOS AIRES*, which launched him to fame in Argentina.
In 1940 a relationship with Estela Canto, also a writer and translator began, for which Jorge Luis Borges He won the fame of antiperonist. However, that did not prevent him from continuing with his literary career.
Between 1960 and 1970 Borges He published his best stories, consecrating himself in the Argentine and American Academy, and married Elsa Astete Millán. Subsequently, he had a second marriage to Maria Kodama. Finally, Borges He retired to Geneva, Switzerland, where he died of cancer in 1986.
What is the legacy of Jorge Luis Borges?
The legacy of Jorge Luis Borges Understand a collection of more than 50 published works, in which the Tales, poems and short trials, which have universal importance and are considered examples of the short narrative.
Borges He discussed different topics in his works, all related to the Humanities Sciences: Philosophy, existentialism and the universeexpressed through rationalism.
Thus, his work has been studied by philosophers, writers, mathematicians, experts of different subjects, to exemplify their theories and develop their own academic works.
What is Borges's literary style?
Most of the works of Jorge Luis Borges They were influenced by Existentialism and rationalism, However, it was part of the Current of ultraisma literary avant -garde movement born around the Spanish magazine Ultra.
Some of the principles of this movement are the reduction of lyric to the metaphor, elimination the nexuits and leftover adjectives, the abolition of ornamental works and sentences far away, as well as the synthesis of two or more images in one.
What are your most famous works?
While the work of Jorge Luis Borges It is extensive, brief stories and poems stand out. It also has recognized rehearsals internationally. Some of its most outstanding works are: