Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
Jorge Luis Borges
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Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

Jorge Luis Borges
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Jorge Luis Borges
4.3
1996
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In the labyrinthine depths of Jorge Luis Borges' imagination, there lies "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius," a masterful concoction that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, weaving a narrative so intricate and immersive that it challenges the very foundations of existence. This story, a cornerstone of Borges’ oeuvre, invites readers into a meticulously crafted alternate universe, where the norms of our world are turned upside down in a realm where material objects are mere illusions and language eschews nouns for a focus on pure abstraction and mental processes. Borges, with his characteristic blend of scholarly detail and philosophical inquiry, constructs not just a narrative but an entire world that questions the nature of reality itself. As the tale unfolds, Borges’ fictional world of Tlön begins to seep into our own, blurring boundaries and suggesting the permeable nature of universes through a series of scholarly references to non-existent books and articles that are presented with a solemnity that commands belief. This narrative is not just a story but an exploration of ideas, where psychology stands as the principal discipline in a society that views the cosmos as a series of mental constructs. Accompanied by a series of disturbing illustrations that mirror our reality yet belong unmistakably to another, "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" is a captivating journey into the unknown that challenges readers to question the very essence of reality and the constructs that define our understanding of the world. Borges, in this brief yet profound exploration, offers a glimpse into an alternate existence, inviting readers to ponder the vast possibilities that lie beyond the confines of our understanding.

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Released
1940
1 Jan
Length
78
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Naval Ravikant tweeted about this book.
Mirrors and copulation are abominable, since they both multiply the numbers of men.
— Jorge Luis Borges, Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

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