What inspired Borges to blend literary criticism with philosophical musings in his essays?
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What inspired Borges to blend literary criticism with philosophical musings in his essays?
Did anyone else feel a sense of melancholy when reading Borges's reflections on memory and infinity?
Were there particular essays where Borges's approach to storytelling or critique changed your perspective on literature?