ite writer." (Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia) His father was of Italian, Jewish, and English backgrounds, while his mother was of both Argentinean and Uruguayan descents. Borges was admired for his use of language and his thoughts about the meaning of life. His stories convey mystery, puzzle, and fantasy.Among Borges' best - known books are Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (the aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet). Borges won many literary honors. He was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize in literature, but never won it. This essay was very beneficial because it enabled me to learn more about a different nation and its unique culture. Now instead of just relating to Argentina as a country in South America, I will also be able to discuss it intelligently. Hopefully, by reading this research paper, others will be able to learn about Argentina's long, diverse, and interesting history, geography, and people....
