Selected Poems: Borges

Delve into the poetic genius of Jorge Luis Borges with this extensive bilingual collection, featuring the largest assembly of his poetry ever translated into English. Though celebrated for his groundbreaking fiction, Borges himself considered poetry his primary calling. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition brings together approximately two hundred poems, including many never before available in English. Spanning his entire career, from his debut volume
Fervor de Buenos Aires
to his final work
Los conjurados
, this selection showcases the brilliance of Borges's Spanish originals alongside luminous English translations by a distinguished group of poets.
Why You Should Read?
Experience the profound poetic vision of Jorge Luis Borges, a master of Spanish-language literature.
Discover a comprehensive collection that includes previously untranslated poems, offering new insights into his work.
Enjoy the unique bilingual format, allowing readers to appreciate the original Spanish alongside expert English translations.
Own a beautifully presented Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, featuring special design elements like flaps and deckle-edged paper.
About the Author
Jorge Luis Borges
(1899–1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet, and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language literature. His work embraces the character of unreality in all literature and explores philosophical themes such as dreams, labyrinths, libraries, mirrors, fictional writers, philosophy, and religion. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of literature, particularly known for his fantastical and philosophical short stories.