Borgesian
adjective
of Jorge Luis Borges or his works
reminiscent of elements of Borges’ stories and essays, esp labyrinths, mirrors, reality, identity, the nature of time, and infinity
Contemporary Examples
‘Elementary’ vs. ‘Sherlock’: Why There’s Room for More Than One Holmes Allen Barra November 28, 2012
Historical Examples
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
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