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August 27

Jorge Luis Borges On Writing Short Stories: El Zahir

Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) is one of the best-known Latin American writers.  It is difficult to summarize Borges in a few sentences.  The best way to get to know Borges is to read his stories.  Many think he was a genius.  His short stories are unique and let the reader step away from reality for […]

August 26

Horacio Quiroga’s Ten Rules For Writing A Perfect Short Story

Horacio Quiroga’s Ten Rules For Writing A Short Story Horacio Quiroga (1878-1937) was an Uruguayan poet, playwright, and short story writer.  He is considered to be one of the best Latin American short story writers of all time.  His stories like “The Decapitated Chicken” and “The Son,” are deliciously bizarre and really grip the reader. […]