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October 3, 2025Cuadernos IberoamericanosOpen Access

A City That Doesn’t Exist: The Lost Everyday Life of J.L. Borges

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This analysis uncovers the role of everyday life in Borges' poetry, focusing on Buenos Aires and symbolism.

Borges’ poetry evokes the essence of everyday life in Buenos Aires, emphasizing its emotional depth over literary reputation.
In his early texts, the city serves as a symbol linking reality and metaphysics, revealing deeper meanings beyond the surface.
Later poems, created during his blindness, reflect on the vibrant everyday life of Buenos Aires in the 1920s to 1940s.
The portrayal of Old Buenos Aires illustrates a lost paradise, showcasing Borges’ nostalgic connection to his past.

Boris Kovalev (2025) studied this question.

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