Selected stories and other writings by borges, jorge luis. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It includes, among other stories, tlon, uqbar, orbis tertius, the garden of. Labyrinths selected stories and other writings store. Selected stories and other writings characters jorge luis borges this study guide consists of approximately 5 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of labyrinths. Selected stories and other writings and ficciones were first published in the united states.
If i were recommending his fiction, and i am, id go with the classic labyrinths. One outstanding work of childrens or youngadult literature. First there is a collection of his short stories, mostly from the book. The first edition of the novel was published in 1962, and was written by jorge luis borges. Selected stories and other writings modern classics. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 688 pages and is available in paperback format. Labyrinths new directions paperbook paperback may 17, 2007.
Selected stories and other writings penguin modern classics new ed by jorge luis borges isbn. The items we may sell online for these products are books, paperback, hardback. Labyrinths 1962, 1964, 1970, 1983 is a collection of short stories and essays by the writer jorge luis borges. Besides the different stories and essays by borges described below, the book. Nov 6, 2017 because nothing boosts happiness more than a great book, each month, i suggest. Selected stories and other writings new directions paperbook, 186 by jorge luis borges. Collected fictions by jorge luis borges, paperback. Selected stories and other writings jorge luis borges. Potential buyersreaders should beware that the majority of this book of borges stories the first 207 pages to be exact have been published separately under the title of ficciones or fictions. Selected stories and other writings penguin modern classics 9780141184845 by borges, jorge luis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible. Enter borges timeless worlds where the ideal and the abstract challenge. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us.
Selected stories and other writings english and spanish edition by jorge luis borges and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main themes of borges writings are games with time and infinity, and he really is rather clever with them. Selected stories and other writings summary several important themes are developed in this rich collection of stories. Labyrinths is a collection of stories revolvingas the planets, the asteroids, et al, do around the sunaround the concept of the labyrinth, whether it be one of time or space or pure imagination. Labyrinths new directions paperbook 9780811216999 by. Free download or read online selected stories pdf epub book. Jorge luis borgess labyrinths is a collection of short stories and essays. Selected stories and other writings by jorge luis borges, in very good condition. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Short stories open the volume and constitute more than half the book. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Comments by bob corbett september 2003 labyrinths is a series of very short writings.
The main characters of this fiction, short stories. Trying to full describe the writings of jorge luis borges is like trying to explain exactly why leonardo da vincis art still captivates. Jorge luis borges 18901982, argentine poet, critic, and shortstory writer, revolutionized modern literature. The book was published in multiple languages including multiple languages, consists of 256 pages and is available in paperback format. The book of sand 1975 the other ulrikke the congress there are more things. Jorge luis borges labyrinths is a collection of short stories and essays. It was translated into english, published soon after borges won the international publishers prize with samuel beckett. Download labyrinths selected stories and other writings.
Borges labyrinths is about 3 quarters short stories, 1 quarter essays. Find labyrinths new directions paperbook 9780811216999 by borges, jorge luis. Enter borges timeless worlds, where the ideal and the abstract challenge reality. Jorge luis borgess labyrinths is a collection of short stories and essays showcasing one of latin americas most influential and imaginative writers. All selections here included and translated into english have been taken from the following volumes originally. Selected stories and other writings penguin modern classics. Pdf selected stories book by alice munro free download. One is the theme of idealism, revealing borges as a disciple. Selected stories and other writings translated from the spanish by jorge luis borges 1972, book at the best online prices at. The book of disquiet is a collection of aphoristic prosepoetry musings on dreams, solitude, time and memory. Labyrinths by jorge luis borges penguin books australia. The first edition of the novel was published in january 14th 1985, and was written by alice munro. The groundbreaking transgenre work of argentinian writer jorge luis borges 18991986 has been insinuating itself into the structure, stance, and very breath of world literature for well.