Ficciones
Jorge Luis BorgesEvery serious writer of the second half of the 20th century read Borges and was changed by him.
“The certitude that everything has been written is nullified by the certitude that everything is merely an approximation.”
— Jorge Luis Borges
Why It's Lindy
Every serious writer of the second half of the 20th century read Borges and was changed by him. García Márquez, Umberto Eco, Calvino, Pynchon — all acknowledged the debt. The Library of Babel alone is worth the price of entry.
About This Volume
Seventeen short fictions exploring labyrinths, libraries, mirrors, and time — the foundational works of magical realism and a permanent influence on all serious fiction that followed.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Ficciones?
Every serious writer of the second half of the 20th century read Borges and was changed by him. García Márquez, Umberto Eco, Calvino, Pynchon — all acknowledged the debt. The Library of Babel alone is worth the price of entry.
What is Ficciones about?
Seventeen short fictions exploring labyrinths, libraries, mirrors, and time — the foundational works of magical realism and a permanent influence on all serious fiction that followed.
