My Jorge Luis Borges Archives: A Catalog of Links

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I make no bones about being a major fan of the mind and writings of Jorge Luis Borges. The Argentine writer (1899-1986) is considered one of the most important figures in Spanish literature of the 20th century. A master of the short story, his work is known for its intellectual rigor, its imaginative scope, and its elegant prose.

Borges was born in Buenos Aires into a well-educated and cultured family. His father was a lawyer and his mother was a translator. Educated at home and in Buenos Aires schools, he learned to read and write English at a young age, and he was soon exposed to a wide range of world literature. 

In the 1920s, Borges began to publish his own work. His early writings were influenced by the avant-garde movements of the time, such as Ultraism and Surrealism. However, Borges soon developed his own unique style, which was characterized by its erudition, wit, and metaphysical speculations. And a form of storytelling that has been called Magical Realism.

Here are links to most of my Borges blog posts followed by several short stories of my own, inspired by Borges. Please forgive any redundancies. I had no idea I'd produced this many posts about this man. Explore as far as you like, and if you reach the end perhaps you'll be inspired to enter his own labyrinthine worlds.

The Mind of Borges

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2007/09/mind-of-borges.html

Labyrinths (2)

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2008/01/labyrinths.html

Dream of the Minotaur

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2008/08/dream-of-minotaur.html

Borges and I, Redux

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2009/02/borges-and-i-redux.html

Borges, Revisited

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2010/07/borges-revisited.html

A Yellow Rose

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2011/11/yellow-rose.html

The Poet Declares His Renown

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-poet-declares-his-renown_19.html

Jorge Luis Borges and Other Influences

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2014/09/jorge-luis-borges-and-other-influences.html

“The Watcher” by Borges

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-poem-instead-of-wordless-wednesday_8.html

What is Magical Realism?

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-is-magical-realism.html

The Walter Benjamin Labyrinth Game

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-walter-benjamin-labyrinth-game-with.html

On Exactitude In Science

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/10/on-exactitude-in-science-quest-for.html

Seven Really Cool Internet Finds Pertaining to Borges

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2016/07/seven-really-cool-internet-finds.html

Tribute to Borges’ Garden of Forking Paths

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2020/01/tribute-to-borges-garden-of-forking.html

Imaginary Interviews: A Visit with Jorge Luis Borges, the Master of Magical Realism

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2023/08/imaginary-interviews-visit-with-jorge.html

Here are a few of my own stories:

Duel of the Poets

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2008/12/duel-of-poets.html

The Nonsense Room

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2009/10/nonsense-room.html

A Poem About Truth

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-poem-about-truth.html

Golem Terrorists

https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2009/09/golem-terrorists.html

Are you a Borges fan? Do you have a favorite book, anecdote or story? Feel free to leave a comment.