Wednesday 28 October 2009

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.