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The Book of Imaginary Beings

by Jorge Luis Borges, Margarita Guerrero · 2006 · 256 pages

Guillermo del Toro
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A whimsical compendium of over one hundred mythical creatures from global folklore and world literature. Borges explores the origins and symbolism of beasts like the basilisk, the centaur, and the sphinx through concise, imaginative entries. The work blends literary analysis with fictional invention to map the boundaries of human imagination.

Book Details

Published

2006

Pages

256

Language

es

ISBN

9780143039938

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