Description
Title: Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature – New and Expanded Edition (Princeton Classics, 1)
Author: Erich Auerbach
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Date: October 6, 2013
Content Description:
“Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature” by Erich Auerbach, presented in the New and Expanded Edition as part of the Princeton Classics series, provides an insightful analysis of the representation of reality in Western literature. Auerbach explores the evolution of literary styles and techniques across various periods and cultures, from ancient Greek and Latin literature to modern European works. Through detailed examinations of key texts and passages, Auerbach illustrates how authors depict the complexities of human experience and the world around them. This edition features new insights and expanded content, offering contemporary readers a deeper understanding of Auerbach’s groundbreaking scholarship. With its interdisciplinary approach and profound insights, “Mimesis” continues to be a seminal work in literary criticism and comparative literature, influencing generations of scholars and writers.
