“With perverse logic he inferred that to foresee a circumstantial detail is to prevent its happening. Faithful to this feeble magic, he would invent, so that they might not happen, the most atrocious particulars.”
Book:Ficciones
Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
Work
Ficciones
Ficciones is a seminal work in the genre of magical realism, featuring a series of short stories that explore themes of time, space, and the nature of reality. Borges' intricate narratives often incorporate philosophical and literary allusions, creating a unique blend of the fantastical and the intellectual. 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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