Abstract
Foucault talks about the relation of attribution, where Borges can be attributed everything related with things that he said or written. In this essay I define the actions in the name of an author like Borges, related to the category of the proper name. His name is more than a gesture, is part of his connexion between words and things. As Foucault says, Borges is the author of a novel and he is responsible for more than his own text. Borges use connections, different types of discourse and the author's position in a discursive field. The author's name may be relevant in certain circumstances and I would like to define that kind of circumstances in Borges.
Highlights
Foucault talks about the relation of attribution, where Borges can be attributed everything related with things that he said or written
“Even when we study the history of a concept, a literary genre, or a branch of philosophy, these concerns assume a relatively weak and secondary position in relation to the solid and fundamental role of an author and his work”
When Michel Foucault refers to the qualities of the author of a text, he asks two important questions: What is an author? What matter who’s speaking? (Foucault 138) At that moment, Foucault wants to show that the author exists, their presence in the works and, especially their function as someone who knows and writes, can be analyzed in a particular way
Summary
Foucault talks about the relation of attribution, where Borges can be attributed everything related with things that he said or written. I am not going to analyze all his texts, I am going to apply this perspective of Foucault to one of the stories of Borges called “The Library of Babel” (1944).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
