Fauna of China by Jorge Luis Borges
The work is a collection of essays that explore the concept of fauna and its relationship to human culture. It examines how different societies have categorized and perceived animals throughout history, revealing the complex interplay between biology, mythology, and symbolism. The essays also delve into the ways in which humans have used animals for food, labor, and companionship, highlighting the intricate web of relationships between species.
By Jorge Luis Borges · Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Speculative Fiction · 501 words
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The following list of strange animals is taken from the T'ai P'ing Kuang Chi (Extensive Records Made in the Period of Peace and Prosperity), completed in the year 978 and published in 981:
The Celestial Horse is like a white dog with a black head. It has fleshy wings and can fly.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Jorge Luis Borges
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Surrealism
- Length: 501 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The text describes mythical creatures with fantastical attributes, such as flying abilities and hybrid forms.
- Mythology — The creatures and their characteristics are reminiscent of mythological beings and legends.
- Speculative Fiction — The work speculates on the existence of extraordinary creatures in a historical context.
- Fiction — The narrative is fictional, presenting imaginative descriptions of non-existent animals.
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Non-Fiction · Reference · Science · Biology · Zoology · China · Geography · Travel · Exploration · Classification · Taxonomy · Systematics