Literature Library author

Jorge Luis Borges

A concise guide to Jorge Luis Borges's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Short story
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Author overview

Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986) was a poet, short story writer, and essayist whose body of work spans short story. This writing is associated with Argentina. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Library of Babel and The Book of Sand. Key themes include infinity and labyrinths, identity, doubles, and memory, and books, interpretation, and unstable reality.

Reading pathway

Begin with The Book of Sand.

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