Two Metaphysical Beings
The story revolves around two beings who are identical in every aspect except for their metaphysical status: one is a created being and the other is an uncreated being. The created being is aware of its own existence, while the uncreated being is not. This dichotomy raises questions about the nature of reality and the concept of creation.
By Jorge Luis Borges · First published 1944 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Metaphysical Fiction, Speculative Fiction · 558 words
First lines
The mystery of the origin of ideas brings a pair of strange creatures to imaginary zoology. One was evolved towards the middle of the eighteenth century, the other a hundred years later.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jorge Luis Borges
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Metaphysical Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Allegory, Literary Fiction
- Length: 558 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — Explores philosophical concepts such as consciousness, perception, and the origin of ideas through allegorical narratives.
- Metaphysical Fiction — Engages with abstract ideas and metaphysical questions about existence and the nature of reality.
- Speculative Fiction — Imagines hypothetical beings and scenarios to explore theoretical ideas and possibilities.
- Allegory — Uses symbolic figures and narratives to convey deeper philosophical meanings and critiques.
Tags
Philosophical Fiction · Metaphysics · Existentialism · Dualism · Paradox · Time Travel · Alternate Realities · Reality Distortion · Mind Games · Intellectual Puzzle · Speculative Fiction · Short Story Collection