An Animal Imagined by C. s. Lewis
The story revolves around a creature that exists solely in the imagination of humans. It's described as having various forms and characteristics, but its true nature remains elusive. The narrative explores the concept of reality and how it's shaped by human perception. The creature's existence is tied to the collective imagination of humanity, making it both real and unreal at the same time. Throughout the story, the creature undergoes transformations, reflecting the changing perceptions of humans over time. Its forms are influenced by cultural and historical contexts, highlighting the dynamic nature of reality. Ultimately, the narrative raises questions about the relationship between human imagination and reality, leaving the reader to ponder the boundaries between the two.
By Jorge Luis Borges · First published 1957 · Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure · 589 words
First lines
The noise was very loud now and the thicket very dense so that he could not see a yard ahead, when the music stopped suddenly. There was a sound of rustling and broken twigs and he made hastily in that direction, but found nothing. He had almost decided to give up the search when the song began again a little farther away. Once more he made after it; once more the creature stopped singing and evaded him. He must have played thus at hide-and-seek with it for the best part of an hour before his search was rewarded.
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An Animal Imagined by C. s. Lewis is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jorge Luis Borges, dated 1957 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jorge Luis Borges
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Philosophical Fiction, Mythopoeia
- Length: 589 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves fantastical creatures and an imaginative setting, typical of fantasy literature.
- Science Fiction — The story is set on an alien planet, which aligns with science fiction themes.
- Adventure — The protagonist's exploration and pursuit of the creature suggest an adventure narrative.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text explores themes of wonder and the nature of existence, common in philosophical fiction.
Tags
Philosophical Fiction · Speculative Fiction · Animal Imagery · Existentialism · Absurdism · Metaphysics · Mythopoeic · Symbolism · Allegory · Fable · Fantasy · Literary Experimentation