“To be not a man, but the projection of another man's dream- what incomparable humiliation, what vertigo!”
Book:The Circular Ruins
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The Circular Ruins
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Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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