The Library of Babel

The Library of Babel

by Jorge Luis Borges
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Not many living artists would be sufficiently brave or inspired to attempt reflecting in art what Borges constructs in words. But the detailed, evocative etchings by Erik Desmazieres provide a perfect counterpoint to the visionary prose. Like Borges, Desmazieres has created his own universe, his own definition of the meaning, topography and geography of the Library of Babel. Printed together, with the etchings reproduced in fine-line duotone, text and art unite to present an artist's book that belongs in the circle of Borges's sacrosanct Crimson Hexagon - "books smaller than natural books, books omnipotent, illustrated, and magical."

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alina_thewritingreader•
Aug 5, 2025
4

Definitely a book to come back to and reread (in hopes of understanding a little more) but generally really liked it. Especially enjoyedthe last two short stories – "The Circular Ruins" and "Shakespeare’s Memory"

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sofishyacinthhouse•
Jun 3, 2025
4

If honor and wisdom and happiness are not for me, let them be for others. Let heaven exist, though my place be in hell. Let me be outraged and annihilated, but for one instant, in one being, let your enormous library be justified. Such an interesting picture he painted with language here – though at times, the text does feel a bit drawn out.

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