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Look at its scheme from above

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Well yes, Borges was especially fond of labyrinths. And Borges is not just any writer: his process and language is indelible to anyone who read him, especially in formative years.

Of course the labyrinth in Borges is a full concept, not just a plain geometric shape.

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Spinoza

Las traslúcidas manos del judío // labran en la penumbra los cristales // y la tarde que muere es miedo y frío. // (Las tardes a las tardes son iguales.)

Las manos y el espacio de jacinto // que palidece en el confín del Ghetto // casi no existen para el hombre quieto // que está soñando un claro laberinto.

No lo turba la fama, ese reflejo // de sueños en el sueño de otro espejo, // ni el temeroso amor de las doncellas.

Libre de la metáfora y del mito // labra un arduo cristal: el infinito // mapa de Aquel que es todas Sus estrellas.

It even almost reads like “Borges”, at least on the top. The design is remarkable.

You spoiled it for the OP, to whom we were trying to give hints ;)

Oh crap, not my intention!

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