About “The Circular Ruins”

This story appears to be an allegory of creation.

This narrative uses allegory to illustrate complex ideas and concepts. It employs imagery and symbols that are digestible and tangible, that allude to how a work of art is created, such as a work of literature. The narrative elaborates that creating a work of art is like dreaming something into reality; it can be arduous and laborious, and for our protagonist it takes over two years and much anguish. Moreover, artists care for their works, their children, just as parents do with their work, exemplified by the protagonist.