Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges

Experience the groundbreaking collection of short stories that brought Jorge Luis Borges international acclaim. Fictions is a wildly original and influential anthology of fantastic tales, translated from the Spanish with an afterword by Andrew Hurley.

Key Features:

• A collection of influential and imaginative short stories.
• Features iconic tales such as 'Funes the Memorious', 'Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote', 'The Lottery in Babylon', 'Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius', and 'The Library of Babel'.
• Explores philosophical themes, detective narratives, and dreamlike scenarios.
• Translated from Spanish by Andrew Hurley.
• Published by Penguin Classics.

Specifications:

• Author: Jorge Luis Borges
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: September 7, 2000
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Binding: Paperback
• Page Count: 192 pages
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 13.1 x 1.2 x 19.9 cm
• Weight: 148 g
• ISBN-10: 0141183845
• ISBN-13: 978-0141183848

Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) was an Argentine poet, essayist, translator, editor, and short story writer. Widely regarded as one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century, his work has had a profound influence on global literature.

This edition of Fictions remains endlessly intriguing over fifty years after its initial publication, offering readers a portal into Borges's unique and captivating literary universe.