Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature
A foundational analysis tracing the development of realistic representation in Western literature from antiquity to the twentieth century.
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Mimesis examines the evolution of realistic representation in Western literature across centuries.
The work analyzes texts from Homer and the Bible through Dante, Cervantes, and Balzac to Virginia Woolf.
Auerbach explores how each era shapes its portrayal of everyday life and human experience.
The study highlights shifts in style, perspective, and social context that influence literary realism.
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