Tale of the Two Dreamers
The narrative revolves around two men who are identical in appearance and mannerisms but have distinct personalities. One is a dreamer who has lost his grip on reality, while the other is a rational thinker who seeks to understand the world through logic. The story explores their contrasting views of life and the nature of reality.
By Jorge Luis Borges · Genre: Fable, Fantasy, Folklore · 676 words
First lines
The Arabic historian al-Ishaqi tells this story in the reign of the caliph al-Ma'mun ( a . d . 786-83):
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jorge Luis Borges
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Fantasy, Folklore, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 676 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The story conveys a moral lesson through a simple narrative, characteristic of fables.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes dream sequences and supernatural elements, such as prophetic dreams and divine intervention.
- Folklore — The story is presented as a traditional tale, similar to those found in collections like the Thousand and One Nights.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with challenges and encounters, typical of adventure stories.
Tags
Philosophical Fiction · Literary Experimentation · Metaphysical Themes · Dreams and Reality · Paradoxes and Puzzles · Existentialism · Absurdism · Symbolism · Mythology · Futurism · Speculative Fiction · Psychological Insight