“El Sur” – Jorge Luis Borges

This AP Spanish Literature study guide covers Jorge Luis Borges's "El Sur", exploring the author's background, historical context (El Boom Latinoamericano, magical realism), character analysis (Juan Dahlmann, the gaucho), literary devices (imagery, ambiguity, foreshadowing, desdoblamiento), plot summary, key themes (nationalism, regionalism, machismo, time/space), significance, comparative works, and exam preparation strategies (high-priority topics, time management, common pitfalls, question types).