The story revolves around a man who discovers that he has an identical duplicate. The duplicate's existence raises questions about identity and the nature of self. As the protagonist navigates his relationship with the duplicate, he begins to question whether he is the original or the copy. The narrative explores themes of identity, duality, and the blurring of lines between reality and fiction.
By Jorge Luis Borges · First published 1951 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Speculative Fiction