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Short Stories· Argentina

Ficciones

by Jorge Luis Borges
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1944196 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Jorge Luis Borges's Ficciones (1944) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. Borges's landmark collection of labyrinthine tales includes 'The Garden of Forking Paths,' 'Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote,' and 'The Library of Babel.' Each story is a philosophical puzzle that dissolves the boundaries between reality, dream, and text. These fictions influenced virtually every major writer who came after, making Borges one of the most consequential figures in twentieth-century literature. Themes of labyrinths, infinity, reality run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1944.

Book Details

AuthorJorge Luis Borges
Published1944
Country of Origin🇦🇷 Argentina
LanguageEnglish
Pages196
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780802130303
Editorial Score71/100
About the Category

📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇦🇷 Argentina

This book is part of Argentina's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1944, Ficciones demonstrates that the short story is an art form of compression and revelation. Jorge Luis Borges concentrates the weight of the unsaid with the authority of a writer who understands their subject completely. It has lost none of its power.
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Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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194460
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About the Author
Jorge Luis Borges
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Jorge Luis Borges is a celebrated author from Argentina known for influential works of short stories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ficciones about?

Borges's landmark collection of labyrinthine tales includes 'The Garden of Forking Paths,' 'Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote,' and 'The Library of Babel.' Each story is a philosophical puzzle that dissolves the boundaries between reality, dream, and text. These fictions influenced virtually every major writer who came after, making Borges one of the most consequential figures in twentieth-century literature.

Who wrote Ficciones?

Ficciones was written by Jorge Luis Borges, from Argentina. First published in 1944.

What awards has Ficciones won?

Ficciones has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1944.

Is Ficciones worth reading?

Ficciones is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in labyrinths, infinity, reality.

Where can I buy Ficciones?

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What category is Ficciones?

Ficciones is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is Ficciones from?

Ficciones originates from Argentina's literary tradition. Explore more books from Argentina on our country page.

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