“Sometimes, looking at the many books I have at home, I feel I shall die before I come to the end of them, yet I cannot resist the temptation of buying new books. Whenever I walk into a bookstore and find a book on one of my hobbies — for example, Old English or Old Norse poetry — I say to myself, “What a pity I can’t buy that book, for I already have a copy at home.”
This book delves into the intricacies of crafting verses, offering insights into the methods and strategies employed by poets throughout history. more
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”
“The true university of these days is a collection of books.”
“This is how it feels to die: It starts from outside and works its way in.”