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Jorge Luis Borges: Mysticism, Fiction, and Politics

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Jorge Luis Borges, where politics, mysticism, and metaphysics intertwine. Explore his iconic works, including Ficciones and The Aleph, to uncover connections between speculative philosophy and historical realities. Delve into themes of war, totalitarianism, and mysticism that define the rich tapestry of Borges' 1940s fiction.

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What you'll learn in this lecture class:

Jorge Luis Borges’ fiction is uniquely powerful for its captivating amalgam of political, mystical, and metaphysical themes. In this course, an introduction to Borges’ most canonical works, we’ll read his great short story collections Ficciones and The Aleph, as well as the essay collection Other Inquisitions—bearing in mind, as we proceed, the literary themes and social concerns that pervade the most formative decade of Borges’ work, the 1940s. Nazis, Jews, German soldiers in Prague, and Chinese spies in England are just part of the carnival of political allusions that populate Borges’ narratives. 

How are questions of war, totalitarianism, persecution, and annihilation treated, directly or allusively, in Borges’ fiction? We’ll look closely, too, at Borges’ use of mysticism, particularly Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. How in Borges’ work do speculative metaphysics, myth, and political realities connect? Prior knowledge of Borges is neither necessary nor required; however, enthusiasts and novices will find equal engagement as we investigate these layered works.

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This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

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  • Upon request, we will refund less 5% cancellation fee of a course up until 6 business days before its start date.
  • Students who withdraw after that point but before the first class are entitled to 75% refund or full course credit.
  • After the first class: 50% refund or 75% course credit.
  • No refunds or credits will be given after the second class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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