Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and essayist, widely regarded as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. Known for his intricate short stories and philosophical explorations of time, identity, and reality, Borges's work often reflects on themes of heroism and betrayal. His essay 'Tema del traidor y del héroe' contemplates the cyclical nature of history and the moral complexities inherent in human actions, resonating with the historical narratives of figures like Sønsteby and Quisling.
Born on Aug 24, 1899 (125 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 26,838 | $450,000 | 267$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +30% | 50,882,884 | 39,586 | $350,000 | 272$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 341,243 | 204 | $24,000 | 14$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,076 | $1,400,000 | 871$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,999 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Panama | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,347 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Totals | 6 | 152,519,447 | 102,050 | $2,305,100 | 1,486$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Panama:
Jorge Luis Borges collaborated with Silvina Ocampo and Adolfo Bioy Casares on the 'Antología de la literatura fantástica'.
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Ireland:
Jorge Luis Borges lost his sight completely at the age of 58 and explored his condition in his essay, Blindness.
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Spain:
Jorge Luis Borges' manuscripts were collected by Roemmers.
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Argentina:
Jorge Luis Borges is a renowned Argentine writer known for his profound literary contributions.
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Iceland:
Sofia Nannini relates to Jorge Luis Borges's experience of trying to translate Old Norse.
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Colombia:
Jorge Luis Borges is cited for his story about a map as large as the empire.
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Iraq:
Jorge Luis Borges is referenced as a significant literary figure in the context of narrative authority.
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Colombia:
Jorge Luis Borges is mentioned in relation to his literary standards and expectations.
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Venezuela:
Borges is referenced for his poetic reflections on memory and identity.
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Argentina:
Jorge Luis Borges is a famous writer interviewed by José Tcherkaski for the magazine Siete Días.
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