Listen to Borges and Me: An Encounter by Jay Parini
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
In this evocative work of what the author in his afterword calls “a kindof novelistic memoir,” Jay Parini takes us back fifty years, when he fled the United States for Scotland—in flight from the Vietnam War and desperately in search of his adult life. There, through unlikely circumstances, he meets the famed Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges.Borges—visiting his translator in Scotland—is in his seventies, blind and frail. When Borges hears that Parini owns a 1957 Morris Minor, he declares a long-held wish to visit the Highlands, where he hopes to meet a man in Inverness who is interested in Anglo-Saxon riddles. As they travel, stopping at various sites of historical interest, the charmingly garrulous Borges takes Parini on a grand tour of Western literature and ideas, while promising to teach him about love and poetry. As Borges’s idiosyncratic world of labyrinths, mirrors, and doubles shimmers into being, their escapades take a surreal turn.Borges and Me is a classic road novel, based on true events. It’s also a magical mystery tour of an era, like our own, in which uncertainties abound, and when—as ever—it’s the young and the old who hear voices and dream dreams.
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom! ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app – it's a companion. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook!
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
This app is not just about convenience – it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable.
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. 📱📖 The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now