Regarding the theme of memory, explore Borges' "Shakespeare's Memory," where a German narrator becomes infused with the thoughts of the bard, and "Funes, His Memory," which tells the story of a man who cannot forget anything. For other fictional essays by Borges, consider "Parable of Cervantes and the Quixote," a brief reflection on the destiny of literary creations, "An Examination of the Work of Henry Quain," which provides notes on an unwritten novel, and "The Approach to Al-Mu'Tasim," a quasi-serious analysis of a nonexistent novel similar to "Pierre Menard."

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Colombian author, wrote the short story parable "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings," which explores various interpretations of reality.

Borges frequently acknowledged Franz Kafka's influence on his writing. Kafka's The Trial exemplifies his themes and style.

Frederick Crews' The Pooh Perplex and Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire, akin to "Pierre Menard," satirize the self-importance of literary scholars.