Senior Project Advisor

Joan Hoffman

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2023

Keywords

Borges, inspiration, authorship, cycle, Aleph, Dante, Eco, creation, Kafka, precursors, successors

Abstract

This project will focus on an analysis of Jorge Luis Borges' ideas regarding artistic creation, expression, inspiration and thought through several of his writings- specifically 'Pierre Menard, autor del Quijote', 'Kafka y sus precursores' and 'Las ruinas circulares'. Using a framework constructed by this analysis, the paper will then delve into works that have heavily influenced Borges himself and then close with works that in turn were inspired by Borges. Among his inspirations are the works of Dante Alighieri and Franz Kafka, and some that were inspired by him include those of Umberto Eco and Julio Cortázar. Thus, the paper will essentially be a comprehensive look at the theoretical implications of Borges’ work, under an analytical lens founded in his own philosophy regarding artistic creation.

Department

Modern and Classical Languages

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Authorship; Art and society; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Borges, Jorge Luis, 1899-1986

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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