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Mimesis

1950563 pagesPrinceton University Press

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Erich Auerbach's "Mimesis" is a foundational work in literary criticism, exploring how Western literature has depicted reality from ancient Greece to the modern era. Auerbach examines a wide range of texts, analyzing the techniques authors used to represent the world and human experience. This book offers a deep look into the history of literary realism and its evolution across different cultures and time periods.

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Erich Auerbach is the author of Mimesis, a foundational work in literary criticism. His writing explores the representation of reality in Western literature.

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