Ficciones
(Author) Jorge Luis BorgesBy common consent, the Argentinian Jorge Luis Borges (1890-1986) is one of the greatest writers to have emerged from Latin America. His finest work is Ficciones (1944), a collection of brilliantly-crafted, essay-like short stories. Writers responsible for the modern upsurge in Latin American narrative, like Gabriel García Márquez (Columbia, a Nobel Prize winner), Julio Cortázar (Argentina) and Carlos Fuentes (Mexico), concur in identifying Borges as an honoured predecessor. In turn, Borges' work has been a major influence for writers in English and other languages, as well as film makers among them Peter Carey, Nadine gordimer, Salman Rushdie, Umberto Eco, Italo Calvino, Michel Foucault, Jean Luc Godard, Peter Greenaway, and Bernardo Bertolucci. This edition by Gordon Brotherston and Peter Hulme, updated from the original 1976 edition by the same authors, offers a comprehensive selection of stories from the work in the original language with an English introduction, detailed notes, a generous vocabulary, bibliography, as well as chronological and other tables.
Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer and poet known for his innovative and philosophical approach to literature. His most notable works include "Ficciones" and "Labyrinths," which explore themes of identity, memory, and the nature of reality. Borges' writing style is characterized by its complex narrative structures, intricate symbolism, and metafictional elements. His contributions to literature include popularizing the genre of magical realism and challenging traditional notions of authorship and storytelling. Borges' impact on literature is far-reaching, influencing writers such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Italo Calvino. One of his most famous works is the short story "The Garden of Forking Paths," which exemplifies his unique blend of fantasy and philosophical inquiry. Borges' legacy continues to inspire readers and writers alike with his timeless exploration of the complexities of the human experience.
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