Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges was born on August 24, 1899, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A literary giant, Borges’ work spans across various genres, including essays, short stories, and poetry. He grew up in a family that valued literature, which ignited his early passion for reading and writing. Borges’ education took him to Geneva, Switzerland, where he graduated from the Collège Calvin. He moved to Spain before returning to Buenos Aires in 1921, where he became a key figure in the Ultraist literary movement.

His writing often delves into themes like labyrinths, mirrors, and infinite libraries, exploring the complexities of time, identity, and reality. Some of his most celebrated works include “Ficciones” (1944) and “El Aleph” (1949), which are collections of intricate and imaginative short stories. Borges also worked as a librarian and public lecturer while contributing to various literary magazines.

Despite losing his sight in his fifties due to a hereditary condition, Borges continued to write and deliver lectures, often dictating his work to assistants. He received numerous accolades during his lifetime, solidifying his status as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Jorge Luis Borges passed away on June 14, 1986, in Geneva, leaving behind a profound literary legacy.