Jorge Luis Borges
Born in 1899
Fiction
Poetry
Short Stories
Jorge Luis Borges was an influential Argentine writer known for his short stories, essays, and poetry.
His collections Ficciones and El Aleph explore themes of infinity, labyrinths, and mythology.
Borges' work significantly impacted Latin American literature and the magic realism movement.
Born in Buenos Aires, he spent time in Europe before returning to Argentina.
Borges worked as a librarian and lecturer, becoming director of the National Public Library.
He went blind in his 50s but continued writing.
Borges gained international recognition in the 1960s, winning prestigious literary prizes.
His innovative style and philosophical depth influenced generations of writers worldwide.
