"Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote" is perhaps my favourite short story. Borges is so powerful that he shines through the translation barrier like it didn't

"Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote" is perhaps my favourite short story. Borges is so powerful that he shines through the translation barrier like it didn't exist. While he is best known for his short stories, his non-fiction - essays, book and film reviews - are, if anything, even better.