Evaristo Carriego: A Book About Old-Time Buenos Aires
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Evaristo Carriego: A Book About Old-Time Buenos Aires is a 1930 biography by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. The work focuses on the life of Evaristo Carriego, a poet known for his writings about the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Borges's biography explores the city's past and present, reflecting his early literary style that celebrated his native city. This book is considered part of Borges's early career before he shifted to writing his more famous fantastic short stories.12
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