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The Circular Ruins
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Book • 1940
Jorge Luis Borges' "The Circular Ruins" is a short story exploring the themes of creation, identity, and reality.
A man in a circular temple dreams a man into existence, only to discover he himself is a dream.
The story delves into the nature of reality, questioning whether our experiences are truly real or merely illusions.
Borges masterfully blends philosophical concepts with a dreamlike narrative, leaving the reader questioning the boundaries between dream and reality.
The story's ambiguity and open-endedness invite multiple interpretations, making it a rich source of philosophical discussion.
Its exploration of the creative process and the nature of self-hood continues to resonate with readers.
A man in a circular temple dreams a man into existence, only to discover he himself is a dream.
The story delves into the nature of reality, questioning whether our experiences are truly real or merely illusions.
Borges masterfully blends philosophical concepts with a dreamlike narrative, leaving the reader questioning the boundaries between dream and reality.
The story's ambiguity and open-endedness invite multiple interpretations, making it a rich source of philosophical discussion.
Its exploration of the creative process and the nature of self-hood continues to resonate with readers.
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Tamler Sommers
David Pizarro
Episode 293: Who Is the Dreamer? (Borges' "The Circular Ruins")
