138. The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges
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We\\u2019re wrapping up the 2023 season with a final Short Story Club, this time exploring a prime example of Postmodern fiction with Jorge Luis Borges\\u2019 \\u201cThe Garden of Forking Paths.\\u201d Borges is often considered one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century and credited as an early writer of magical realism, lo real maravilloso.
In today\\u2019s discussion, we take a close work at Borges\\u2019 popular story and share our interpretations on this text that begs us to stretch our concept of time and causality and consider the infinite possibilities and choices that shape history and destiny. We also share background on Jorge Luis Borges\\u2019 life as well as discuss the Argentinian writer\\u2019s contribution to the literary canon. And as always, we can\\u2019t help but talk about what texts we\\u2019ve read that use tropes and elements developed in Borges Ficciones.
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