Review "The Circular Ruins"

The Circular Ruins is known as one of the most famous and important Borges´ short stories. It’s written in such an interesting way that reflects different kinds of senses which, at the same time, make you create peculiar scenes and settings of the story.
The writer talks about symbols and signs which are part of the story of his life and they are likely to help you to look for different ways to understand what he really wants to express.
This story is about a man who is all by himself dreaming of another man who he wants to bring to life. He used to go to a temple and fell asleep and while he was sleeping, he dreamt about this creature that had been invented by himself.
On the one hand, the writer looks for a lot of expressions and types of writing that make the short story hard to understand. It’s common to find in this literary work unknown words which change the meanings of sentences.
On the other hand, you are bound to be concentrated and enthused as you read it, because it’s more than a short story, its creative and exciting.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it, although it’s just for people who are used to reading good literature.

Carolina.

The Circular Ruins: Review

"The Circular Ruins" is a short story by Jorge Luis Borges, and it is one of his best known stories. It is about a wizard, whose only job was to dream of the perfect man, so as to create him.

On the down side, I believe this story is quite complicated to understand because of the sophisticated terminology that Borges uses in all of his literary works. Besides, the plot is already complex, apart from the elaborated phrases.

On the plus side, however, the author managed to create an interesting piece that people who have studied beforehand the symbols that are repeated in all of his writings, will enjoy. It is also admirable how he could narrate so much in such a short story.

Over all, I would not recommend this particular story to be read by people who have not researched enough about it before. Otherwise, a lot of essential things would be lost.

By Ami

Circular Ruins

The circular ruins written by Jorge Luis Borges is a short story about a man who decides to create his perfect son while dreaming. This is one of the most well known short stories by Borges.
On the positive side, the short story catches you word by word till the very end. The story line is quite vivid although it is a clam character. Borges describes everything in detail.
On the other hand, you need a certain level of English. Wide and specific vocabulary is required to understand the story. Children may not enjoy or understand the story because what was said before.
Finally, I would recommend this literary work because not reading it would be a pity. Grown up people will enjoy it much more than youngters.


by María Laura Geretto