Shakespeare's Memory

Book Review

«Shakespeare's Memory» by Jorge Luis Borges is a refined intellectual game in which the author once again turns to his favorite themes: the nature of memory, identity, and the limits of human consciousness. Borges masterfully weaves the motifs of literary heritage into the fabric of the story, turning memory into a precious and dangerous gift capable of destroying the self and dissolving individuality in another's genius. Critics note the exquisite use of metaphor: Shakespeare's memory becomes not just an allegory, but a living, pulsating being invading the protagonist's life. Borges's language is transparent and precise, each phrase filled with philosophical undertones, and the narrative balances on the edge of reality and mystification. «Shakespeare's Memory» is a work in which the echo of world literature meets the unsettling question: can a person bear the burden of another's genius without losing himself? It is a story-riddle, leaving the reader pondering the essence of memory and the price of immortality.