Book description
This is an anthology of tales from various cultures, dreams, nightmares, gods and kings.
Why read it?
1 author picked Extraordinary Tales as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Borges became a great influence on my own writing. His stories liberated my imagination and opened my eyes to other South American writers in the same way that Singer opened my eyes to other Yiddish writers and stories.
The characters are so specific yet universal in their appeal. The stories are thought and emotion provoking, which is what I strive for in my own work.
From Paul's list on enter another world and stimulate your imagination.
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