Borgesian
/ (ˌbɔːˈhɛsɪən) /
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
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How to use Borgesian in a sentence
Each show ends a hint of Borgesian uncertainty, as if the mystery can never quite be satisfactorily explained.
‘Elementary’ vs. ‘Sherlock’: Why There’s Room for More Than One Holmes | Allen Barra | November 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSuch a Borgesian map is indeed detailed but leads no further than ourselves.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai NadinThe landscape mapped out by these experiences is simultaneously its own Borgesian map.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai Nadin
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