Books by author: Jorge Luis Borges

Ficciones

by Jorge Luis Borges

Knopf (192 pages)
Keyword(s): Classic, Literary fiction, Short stories
Dates read: January 14-25, 1996, Rating: *****

It is easy to spot the rather strong influence that Borges had on Eco. The Name of the Rose is filled to the brim with Borgesian themes: non-existent books, labyrinths, libraries, etc. These short stories are sublime.

Labyrinths

by Jorge Luis Borges

W.W. Norton & Company (251 pages)
Keyword(s): Classic, Literary fiction, Short stories
Dates read: June 04 - July 23, 1998, Rating: ****