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Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

“We are our memory, we are that chimerical museum of shifting shapes, that pile of broken mirrors.”

Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

Book:Selected poems

Work

This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more

Author

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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