Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings by Jorge Luis Borges

Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings

Jorge Luis Borges with Donald A. Yates, André Maurois, James E. Irby

256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics essays short stories reflective slow-paced
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Although his work has been restricted to the short story, the essay, and poetry, Jorge Luis Borges of Argentina is recognized all over the world as one of the most original and significant figures in modern literature. In his preface, Andre Mauroi...

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Moods

challenging 83%
reflective 76%
mysterious 61%
adventurous 22%
dark 17%
inspiring 14%
funny 12%
informative 10%
emotional 5%
tense 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 46% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 21% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 44% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9%

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