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Mimesis:

the representation of reality in Western literature
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Gallimard, 1957 - Literary Criticism - 498 pages

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This book is one of the finest works on Critical Theory, specializing in literary theory, I have ever read. Auerbach is readable and coherent discussing a subject not known for coherent and comprehensible writers. A must read if you are a writer or interested in writing.

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seriously, everyone (who studies literature) should read this. Read full review

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TitleMimesis: the representation of reality in Western literature
Anchor books
Anchor Books ; A107
Volume 107 of Doubleday anchor Books
AuthorErich Auerbach
PublisherGallimard, 1957
Original fromthe University of Michigan
Digitized27 Feb 2008
Length498 pages
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Literary Criticism / General
Literary Criticism / Semiotics & Theory
Literature
Mimesis in literature
Realism in literature
Reality in literature
  
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