The Aleph and Other Stories by Jorge Luis Borges
The Aleph and Other Stories is a celebrated collection by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, bringing together stories filled with philosophical puzzles, supernatural ideas, labyrinths, identity, memory, infinity, and the nature of reality. The collection includes some of Borges's most influential short fiction, including “The Immortal,” “The House of Asterion,” “The Zahir,” “The Writing of the God,” and “The Aleph.”
Borges combines literary imagination with philosophy, mythology, history, and magical realism, creating stories that challenge conventional ideas about time, identity, knowledge, and existence. The Penguin Classics edition also includes selections from The Maker, making it an excellent introduction to Borges's distinctive literary world.
Key Themes
- Magical realism
- Philosophy and metaphysics
- Infinity and eternity
- Identity and memory
- Time and reality
- Mysticism and mythology
- Labyrinths and symbolism
- Short fiction
Why Read This Book?
A classic choice for readers interested in Jorge Luis Borges, magical realism, philosophical fiction, world literature, and intellectually challenging short stories.
About the Author
Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986) was an Argentine poet, essayist, and short-story writer whose work became highly influential in twentieth-century Spanish-language literature. His best-known works include Ficciones and The Aleph.
Product Details
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
- Genre: Classic Literature, Magical Realism & Short Stories
- Author: Jorge Luis Borges
- Translator: Andrew Hurley
- Publisher: Penguin Classics
- Publication: 2004
- ISBN: 9780142437889
- Pages: 224
