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The Aleph and Other Stories

Jorge Luis Borges
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The Aleph and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1949

Book Brief

Jorge Luis Borges

The Aleph and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1949
Book Details
Pages

210

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1949

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

43,513 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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The Aleph and Other Stories by Jorge Luis Borges receives acclaim for its imaginative storytelling, intricate narratives, and thought-provoking themes. Reviewers praise Borges' masterful use of language and philosophical depth. Some find the prose dense and challenging, though rewarding. Overall, it's considered a seminal work that invites multiple readings.

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Who Should Read The Aleph and Other Stories?

A reader captivated by philosophical themes, intricate narratives, and metaphysical explorations will relish The Aleph and Other Stories by Jorge Luis Borges. Fans of Kafka's The Metamorphosis or Calvino's Invisible Cities will find its imaginative and thought-provoking stories particularly engaging.

4.3

43,513 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

210

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1949

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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