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The Perpetual Race of Achilles and the Tortoise
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The Perpetual Race of Achilles and the Tortoise

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In this collection of wise, witty and fascinating essays, Borges discusses the existence (or non-existence) of Hell, the flaws in English literary detectives, the philosophy of contradictions, and the many translators of 1001 Nights. Varied and enthralling, these pieces examine the very nature of our lives, from cinema and books to history and religion.

GREAT IDEAS.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves

and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives

and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
26 August 2010
Pages
144
ISBN
9780141192949

In this collection of wise, witty and fascinating essays, Borges discusses the existence (or non-existence) of Hell, the flaws in English literary detectives, the philosophy of contradictions, and the many translators of 1001 Nights. Varied and enthralling, these pieces examine the very nature of our lives, from cinema and books to history and religion.

GREAT IDEAS.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves

and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives

and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
26 August 2010
Pages
144
ISBN
9780141192949