“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.
