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Religion & Spirituality· Argentina

Qué es el budismo

by Jorge Luis Borges
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Published 1976English
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About This Book

Qué es el budismo by Jorge Luis Borges is a landmark work of religion & spirituality, first published in 1976. Qué es el budismo by Jorge Luis Borges (1976) is a notable work of religion spirituality from Argentina.

Book Details

AuthorJorge Luis Borges
Published1976
Country of Origin🇦🇷 Argentina
LanguageEnglish
Category🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
Editorial Score38/100
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality

Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇷 Argentina

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Editorial Assessment

Qué es el budismo by Jorge Luis Borges sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1976 in Argentina, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 38/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. Readers coming to Qué es el budismo for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Jorge Luis Borges's role in the literature of Argentina is well established. Qué es el budismo can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Open Library
UNRANKED_LIST · global
15.2
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About the Author
Jorge Luis Borges
Argentina
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Jorge Luis Borges is a celebrated author from Argentina known for influential works of short stories.

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