“To arrange a library is to practice in a quiet and modest way the art of criticism.”
Book:Extraordinary tales
Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
Work
Extraordinary tales
This book features a variety of extraordinary tales that delve into the unusual and the extraordinary, exploring themes of the supernatural, the fantastical, and the mysterious. more
Author
Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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