Author: Norman Thomas Di Giovanni
Publisher: Friday Project
ISBN: 9780007524396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Jorge Luis Borges, known as Georgie to his friends, married Elsa Astete Millan in 1967. Borges was sixty-eight years old at the time of the wedding; Elsa, a widow, with a son in his twenties, was eleven years younger. It proved to be a tempestuous and eventful marriage that would leave an indelible mark on the remainder of Borges' life, but their relationship has been largely glossed over by previous biographers. This is because the one person who knew all the details has refused to speak about it. Until now. Norman Thomas di Giovanni worked with Borges in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in Buenos Aires from late 1967 to 1972 and thereafter sporadically until Borges's death in 1986. During their first period together di Giovanni spent more time with the couple than did almost anyone else. He was privy to the private side of their relationship and to its sudden decline. It was di Giovanni who helped the demoralized Borges by organizing and arranging his divorce and at the same time rescuing his library and smuggling him out of Buenos Aires to avoid the wrath of Elsa and her lawyers.The book is based on the author's extensive collection of original material in the form of diaries, notebooks, letters, manuscripts, and photographs, most of which has never before been seen. It provides a unique insight into one of the few true geniuses of literature.
Georgie and Elsa
Author: Norman Thomas Di Giovanni
Publisher: Friday Project
ISBN: 9780007524396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Jorge Luis Borges, known as Georgie to his friends, married Elsa Astete Millan in 1967. Borges was sixty-eight years old at the time of the wedding; Elsa, a widow, with a son in his twenties, was eleven years younger. It proved to be a tempestuous and eventful marriage that would leave an indelible mark on the remainder of Borges' life, but their relationship has been largely glossed over by previous biographers. This is because the one person who knew all the details has refused to speak about it. Until now. Norman Thomas di Giovanni worked with Borges in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in Buenos Aires from late 1967 to 1972 and thereafter sporadically until Borges's death in 1986. During their first period together di Giovanni spent more time with the couple than did almost anyone else. He was privy to the private side of their relationship and to its sudden decline. It was di Giovanni who helped the demoralized Borges by organizing and arranging his divorce and at the same time rescuing his library and smuggling him out of Buenos Aires to avoid the wrath of Elsa and her lawyers.The book is based on the author's extensive collection of original material in the form of diaries, notebooks, letters, manuscripts, and photographs, most of which has never before been seen. It provides a unique insight into one of the few true geniuses of literature.
Publisher: Friday Project
ISBN: 9780007524396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Jorge Luis Borges, known as Georgie to his friends, married Elsa Astete Millan in 1967. Borges was sixty-eight years old at the time of the wedding; Elsa, a widow, with a son in his twenties, was eleven years younger. It proved to be a tempestuous and eventful marriage that would leave an indelible mark on the remainder of Borges' life, but their relationship has been largely glossed over by previous biographers. This is because the one person who knew all the details has refused to speak about it. Until now. Norman Thomas di Giovanni worked with Borges in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in Buenos Aires from late 1967 to 1972 and thereafter sporadically until Borges's death in 1986. During their first period together di Giovanni spent more time with the couple than did almost anyone else. He was privy to the private side of their relationship and to its sudden decline. It was di Giovanni who helped the demoralized Borges by organizing and arranging his divorce and at the same time rescuing his library and smuggling him out of Buenos Aires to avoid the wrath of Elsa and her lawyers.The book is based on the author's extensive collection of original material in the form of diaries, notebooks, letters, manuscripts, and photographs, most of which has never before been seen. It provides a unique insight into one of the few true geniuses of literature.
Georgie and Elsa: Jorge Luis Borges and His Wife: The Untold Story
Author: Norman Thomas di Giovanni
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007524382
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
A biography of Borges, by his translator.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007524382
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
A biography of Borges, by his translator.
Georgie & Elsa
Author: Norman Thomas Di Giovanni
Publisher: Friday Project
ISBN: 9780007524372
Category : Authors, Argentine
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A biography of Borges, by his translator. Jorge Luis Borges, known as Georgie to his friends, married Elsa Astete Millán in 1967. Borges was sixty-eight years old at the time of the wedding; Elsa, a widow, with a son in his twenties, was eleven years younger. It proved to be a tempestuous and eventful marriage that would leave an indelible mark on the remainder of Borges' life, but their relationship has been largely glossed over by previous biographers. This is because the one person who knew all the details has refused to speak about it. Until now. Norman Thomas di Giovanni worked with Borges in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in Buenos Aires from late 1967 to 1972 and thereafter sporadically until Borges's death in 1986. During their first period together di Giovanni spent more time with the couple than did almost anyone else. He was privy to the private side of their relationship and to its sudden decline. It was di Giovanni who helped the demoralized Borges by organizing and arranging his divorce and at the same time rescuing his library and smuggling him out of Buenos Aires to avoid the wrath of Elsa and her lawyers. The book is based on the author's extensive collection of original material in the form of diaries, notebooks, letters, manuscripts, and photographs, most of which has never before been seen. It provides a unique insight into one of the few true geniuses of literature.
Publisher: Friday Project
ISBN: 9780007524372
Category : Authors, Argentine
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A biography of Borges, by his translator. Jorge Luis Borges, known as Georgie to his friends, married Elsa Astete Millán in 1967. Borges was sixty-eight years old at the time of the wedding; Elsa, a widow, with a son in his twenties, was eleven years younger. It proved to be a tempestuous and eventful marriage that would leave an indelible mark on the remainder of Borges' life, but their relationship has been largely glossed over by previous biographers. This is because the one person who knew all the details has refused to speak about it. Until now. Norman Thomas di Giovanni worked with Borges in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in Buenos Aires from late 1967 to 1972 and thereafter sporadically until Borges's death in 1986. During their first period together di Giovanni spent more time with the couple than did almost anyone else. He was privy to the private side of their relationship and to its sudden decline. It was di Giovanni who helped the demoralized Borges by organizing and arranging his divorce and at the same time rescuing his library and smuggling him out of Buenos Aires to avoid the wrath of Elsa and her lawyers. The book is based on the author's extensive collection of original material in the form of diaries, notebooks, letters, manuscripts, and photographs, most of which has never before been seen. It provides a unique insight into one of the few true geniuses of literature.
Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy
Author: Daisy Meadows
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408342650
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls. The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up! Kirsty and Rachel are very excited to be spending Christmas together. But when Jack Frost steals Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy's magical objects, the festive season in both the human and fairy worlds is at risk! Can the girls help get Elsa's objects back before the magic of Christmas is ruined for ever? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408342650
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls. The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up! Kirsty and Rachel are very excited to be spending Christmas together. But when Jack Frost steals Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy's magical objects, the festive season in both the human and fairy worlds is at risk! Can the girls help get Elsa's objects back before the magic of Christmas is ruined for ever? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Elsa's Wholesome Life
Author: Ellie Bullen
Publisher: Plum
ISBN: 1760554871
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Ellie Bullen's hugely popular blog Elsa's Wholesome Life is a veritable explosion of colour, sunshine, coastal living and delicious plant-based recipes. Her first cookbook features more than 100 of her go-to dishes, from nutritious granolas and powerhouse smoothies to flavour-packed salads and soups, hearty curries and burgers, and drop-dead delicious sweets. A qualified dietitian and nutritionist, Ellie explains everything you need to know about adopting a plant-based diet, including how to: - get enough iron, vitamin B12 and calcium - achieve the right balance of carbs, proteins and good fats - shop smarter and get more organised in the kitchen - enjoy a lifestyle that is better for you and the environment Ellie's food is fresh, flavoursome, nutrient-dense and - above all - fun. If you ever needed a reason to eat less from a box and more from the earth, this is it! This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.
Publisher: Plum
ISBN: 1760554871
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Ellie Bullen's hugely popular blog Elsa's Wholesome Life is a veritable explosion of colour, sunshine, coastal living and delicious plant-based recipes. Her first cookbook features more than 100 of her go-to dishes, from nutritious granolas and powerhouse smoothies to flavour-packed salads and soups, hearty curries and burgers, and drop-dead delicious sweets. A qualified dietitian and nutritionist, Ellie explains everything you need to know about adopting a plant-based diet, including how to: - get enough iron, vitamin B12 and calcium - achieve the right balance of carbs, proteins and good fats - shop smarter and get more organised in the kitchen - enjoy a lifestyle that is better for you and the environment Ellie's food is fresh, flavoursome, nutrient-dense and - above all - fun. If you ever needed a reason to eat less from a box and more from the earth, this is it! This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.
Romance Discovery of Love
Author: Boris Utan
Publisher: Sante Boyer
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
The novel portrays the struggles of nurse Joanesse going through a divorce and starting a new life in the Middle East. She eventually finds love under the most unexpected circumstances. Will she be able to hold on to the newfound romance, or will she have to let it go? Her life is about to take a turn when the the Covid-19 Pandemic sweeps through the health care system and takes over the world.
Publisher: Sante Boyer
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
The novel portrays the struggles of nurse Joanesse going through a divorce and starting a new life in the Middle East. She eventually finds love under the most unexpected circumstances. Will she be able to hold on to the newfound romance, or will she have to let it go? Her life is about to take a turn when the the Covid-19 Pandemic sweeps through the health care system and takes over the world.
Escaping Shadows
Author: Kathleen Brooks
Publisher: Laurens Publishing
ISBN: 194380558X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Kordell King might act as if nothing ever bothers him, but this small-town sheriff’s deputy knows something isn’t right and it’s eating him up. The cute bartender he’s longed for since she first moved to town is hiding something—something she doesn’t want anyone to know. Georgina Grey wasn’t who she said she was. Her real last name was Greyson. As much as her family ruled Martha’s Vineyard and the world of pharmaceuticals, she was just Georgie here in Shadows Landing. And that was how she was going to stay . . . until her family found her. Trusting Kord with the truth gave Georgie more than an assurance that her potential death wouldn’t be in vain. It gives her a partner—someone to help protect her as she stands against the storm. However, it also puts a target on Kord’s life when he refuses to leave her to fight alone.
Publisher: Laurens Publishing
ISBN: 194380558X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Kordell King might act as if nothing ever bothers him, but this small-town sheriff’s deputy knows something isn’t right and it’s eating him up. The cute bartender he’s longed for since she first moved to town is hiding something—something she doesn’t want anyone to know. Georgina Grey wasn’t who she said she was. Her real last name was Greyson. As much as her family ruled Martha’s Vineyard and the world of pharmaceuticals, she was just Georgie here in Shadows Landing. And that was how she was going to stay . . . until her family found her. Trusting Kord with the truth gave Georgie more than an assurance that her potential death wouldn’t be in vain. It gives her a partner—someone to help protect her as she stands against the storm. However, it also puts a target on Kord’s life when he refuses to leave her to fight alone.
Dancing on Ropes
Author: Anna Aslanyan
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782835520
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
'Full of lively stories ... leaves the reader with an awed respect for the translator's task' Economist Would Hiroshima have been bombed if Japanese contained a phrase meaning 'no comment'? Is it alright for missionaries to replace the Bible's 'white as snow' with 'white as fungus' in places where snow never falls? Who, or what, is Kuzma's mother, and why was Nikita Khrushchev so threateningly obsessed with her (or it)? The course of diplomacy rarely runs smooth; without an invisible army of translators and interpreters, it could hardly run at all. Join veteran translator Anna Aslanyan to explore hidden histories of cunning and ambition, heroism and incompetence. Meet the figures behind the notable events of history, from the Great Game to Brexit, and discover just how far a simple misunderstanding can go.
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782835520
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
'Full of lively stories ... leaves the reader with an awed respect for the translator's task' Economist Would Hiroshima have been bombed if Japanese contained a phrase meaning 'no comment'? Is it alright for missionaries to replace the Bible's 'white as snow' with 'white as fungus' in places where snow never falls? Who, or what, is Kuzma's mother, and why was Nikita Khrushchev so threateningly obsessed with her (or it)? The course of diplomacy rarely runs smooth; without an invisible army of translators and interpreters, it could hardly run at all. Join veteran translator Anna Aslanyan to explore hidden histories of cunning and ambition, heroism and incompetence. Meet the figures behind the notable events of history, from the Great Game to Brexit, and discover just how far a simple misunderstanding can go.
Sophie Simon Solves Them All
Author: Lisa Graff
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9781429951814
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
For a third-grader, Sophie Simon is one smart cookie. She enjoys teaching herself advanced calculus and has performed successful heart surgery on an earthworm. She's also very clever when it comes to dealing with her clueless parents. But Sophie is no genius when it comes to calculating the high value of friendship--until, that is, she has to use her incredible IQ to help out some classmates with their own parental troubles.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9781429951814
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
For a third-grader, Sophie Simon is one smart cookie. She enjoys teaching herself advanced calculus and has performed successful heart surgery on an earthworm. She's also very clever when it comes to dealing with her clueless parents. But Sophie is no genius when it comes to calculating the high value of friendship--until, that is, she has to use her incredible IQ to help out some classmates with their own parental troubles.
Once Upon a Princess
Author: Christine Marciniak
Publisher: Cbay Books
ISBN: 9781944821289
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Having quickly fled with her mom and sister to America, twelve-year-old Fredericka tries to rally prevalent help for her imperial family so as to battle a revolt in her nation of origin, Colsteinburg.
Publisher: Cbay Books
ISBN: 9781944821289
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Having quickly fled with her mom and sister to America, twelve-year-old Fredericka tries to rally prevalent help for her imperial family so as to battle a revolt in her nation of origin, Colsteinburg.