Borges, Jorge Luis. On Writing. Penguin Classics. This legendary Argentine poet, essayist, and short-story writer's works have become classics of 20th-century world literature, leaving a legacy that serves as an enduring testament to the politics and passions of Jorge Luis Borges. Paperback. 6/29/2010. 192 pages. keywords: Borges, Jorge Luis - Prose & Criticism. 9780143105725.