Mimesis : the representation of reality in western literature
Auerbach, Erich, 1892-19572013
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Erich Auerbach's 'Mimesis' still stands as a monumental achievement in literary criticism which has taught generations how to read Western literature. This expanded edition includes an introductory essay by Edward Said, and an essay by Auerbach, translated into English, in which he responds to his critics.
Main title:
Mimesis : the representation of reality in western literature / Erich Auerbach ; translated from the German by Willard R. Trask ; introduction by Edward W. Said.
Edition:
New edition.
Imprint:
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2013.
Collation:
612 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9780691160221 (pbk)9781400847952 (ebook)
Dewey class:
809.912
Language:
EnglishGerman
Subject:
BRN:
72833
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