The Library of Babel

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Overview

Jorge Luis Borges's famous 1941 meditation on language, alphabets, and the library that contains all knowledge is an allegory of our Universe, and in this edition is complemented and enhanced by the etching of the French artist, Érik Desmazières.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	156792123X
Publisher
Publication date	January 1941
Language	English
Pages	36 pages

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About the Author

Jorge Luis Borges

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.