An approach to the poem "Arte Poética" by Jorge Luis Borges

Abstract

This article presents a reading of the poem 'Arte Poetica' by Jorge Luis Borges, developing theoretical aspects that relate to the analysis of poetry. ‘Arte Poetica’ describes the work of the poet and what it means to write poetry, which is understood by Borges as an act and as a creative process.

Este artículo presenta una lectura del poema 'Arte poética' de Jorge Luis Borges desarrollando aspectos teóricos relacionados con el análisis poético. El poema describe la labor del poeta y que significa escribir poesía, entendido para Borges como un acto y proceso creativo.