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The House of Asterion

Jorge Luis Borges
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The House of Asterion

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1947

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Jorge Luis Borges

The House of Asterion

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1947
Book Details
Pages

2

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Crete, Greece • Mythological Era

Publication Year

1947

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In "The House of Asterion," a solitary individual named Asterion describes their vast, labyrinthine home, revealing feelings of isolation, endless wandering, and awaiting a promised redeemer. The narrative invites readers to explore themes of solitude, identity, and the search for meaning within an enigmatic and symbolic setting.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Fantastical

Dark

Melancholic

Book Details
Pages

2

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Crete, Greece • Mythological Era

Publication Year

1947

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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