"El Aleph" is a short story written by the Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. It was first published in 1945 and is part of a collection titled the same. The story explores themes of infinity and the nature of reality through the discovery of a point in space that contains all other points, allowing one to see everything in the universe simultaneously. The protagonist, Borges, encounters the Aleph in the basement of a house owned by a deceased poet. This mystical object reveals profound insights and experiences, challenging the limits of perception and understanding. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and philosophy, characteristic of Borges' literary style.