A brilliantly unlikely travel caper lovingly recalls a road trip with a literary giant in yellow satin pyjamas
orge Luis Borges’s short story “Borges and I” is typical of the writer. Erudite and elliptical, succinct and self-referential, passionate and puzzling. In just a few closely packed pages, the Argentinian essayist and master storyteller links the prose of Robert Louis Stevenson with the soul of Julius Caesar, via London brothels and arched entrance halls, past strumming guitars and sword-slain kings, before ending at the feet of God himself.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boris Johnson will not meet Nicola Sturgeon during trip to ScotlandBoris Johnson will not meet Scotland's first minister this week, according to a letter seen by the BBC.
Read more »
Scotland to scrap social distancing amid plan to lift most Covid rulesNicola Sturgeon confirms blanket self-isolation measures for school pupils will also end from 9 August
Read more »
Sturgeon says Scotland WILL exit lockdown on Monday but keep mask lawThe First Minister confirmed the country would exit Level 0, ending social distancing and limits in the size of social gatherings, on August 9.
Read more »
Giant hogweed horror: Dog’s head balloons to double its normal size after grim encounterGIANT hogweed caused a dog's head to swell up to double its normal size in a horrific incident which left the unfortunate spaniel minutes from death, with gruesome pictures offering a stark illustration of the dangers posed to beloved pets by the fearsome weed.
Read more »
The Guardian view on Boris Johnson in Scotland: an undeclared campaignEditorial: The impasse over a second referendum has not stopped the question infiltrating every other issue
Read more »
Queen’s summer Scotland holiday will be ‘harder than ever before’, says expertEXCLUSIVE: Balmoral estate in the Highlands is a place of many happy family memories for the Royals, but this year the recent passing of Prince Philip will make it a summer holiday tinged with sadness
Read more »