Baffling worlds within worlds from this Argentianian master. Borges writes short stories of amazing complexity and depth that refuse to stick to classic narrative. These stories cover a vast range of themes as Borges explores philosophy, mysticism, religion, perception, fact and fiction, and many more. The stories are often of a bizarre fantastical nature with seeming contradictory elements that all seem to add up to stimulating and interesting reading. There are comparisons to be drawn with Kafka due to this contradictory and surreal nature of the work, however Borges resides in his own style really. Borges blurs the lines of fact and fiction often presenting writings on bonkers subjects as academic rather than fictional. This a brilliant book and should be read by any Kafka or Bolano nuts. Make your eyes read the letter dirge.
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