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Labyrinths

Selected Stories & Other Writings
Bookwoman247
Nov 08, 2010Bookwoman247 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jorge Luis Borges is Argentina's most reknowned author, who is particularly known for his short stories, poems, and essays, and deeply philosophical, esoteric themes. Labyrinths was a wonderful introduction to his work. The title is just right because the biggest thing I came away with was the feeling that I had been reading the literary version of an M.C. Escher painting. Borges constantly has the reader questioning reality, especially the realities of time and space. I got this copy from the library. I started off wanting to read Borges because I knew that many of his works had literary themes, centering on books and writing. They do, but I found so much more than that! I have called other writers brilliant, but Borges was brilliant almost to the point of being on a different plane. I'm not sure I completely understood all of the stories and/or essays, but that's o.k.. I definitely want my own copy, because it seems meant to be read over and over again, with the reader coming away with a different perspective, a different understanding each time. I would really love to own all of his work. He completely blew me away! More than any other author, Borges has made me think and question, made me want to jump off and research other authors and works which he mentioned, and made me want to read other authors in whom I could see his influence. I think if I were stuck on a desert island with only one book, it would have to be one of his!