Jorge Luis Borges's Historia universal de la infamia (Universal History of Infamy), a collection of short stories. Borges's prologues discuss the book's allegorical nature and baroque style, influenced by authors like Stevenson and Chesterton. The stories themselves are based on the real-life accounts of various criminals and historical figures, exploring themes of infamy, deception, and fate across diverse geographical and cultural settings. The included "Etcétera" section offers additional, shorter pieces. Finally, source notes specify the historical texts and books that inspired each tale.

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