


(.) Still, I doubt that this volume will supplant earlier efforts, notably Labyrinths, which gathers both fiction and essays, is selective and manageable, and exists as a publishing event in its own right. "(T)he Collected Fictions stands as a noble, indeed monumental endeavor."One of our last true humanists, living through languages, books, and history, he condensed into unforgettable fictions the experience of intellect speaking to and about the world." - Marc Berley, Commentary.See also the complete review Quarterly's survey of the critical responses to the Collected Fictions, Borges Under Review Opinion about Hurley's handling of the texts varies greatly, though the Spanish-speakers tend to be considerably more critical.Įven opinion about the critical apparatus ranges across the whole spectrum. Does not include those works of fiction written in collaboration with Adolfo Bioy CasaresĪ- : excellent, though possibly overwhelming collection, not ideally presentedīorges acknowledged as a genius (though with some limitations), the stories modern classics.General information | review summaries | our review | links | about the author

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