Erich Auerbach
Erich Auerbach (1892–1957) was a German philologist and comparative scholar and critic of literature. His best-known work is 'Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature', which is a landmark in literary criticism and an exploration of the representation of reality in literature.
Books
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1. Mimesis
"Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature" is a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of realism in Western literature, tracing its development from ancient times to the modern era. The book examines how literature captures and reflects the reality of human experiences, using detailed analyses of key texts from different historical periods. Through its exploration of works ranging from Homer and the Bible to modern European novels, the book demonstrates how changes in social, cultural, and intellectual contexts influence literary styles and techniques in representing reality. The author argues that literature serves as a mirror to the complexities and nuances of human life, revealing deep insights into societal values and human nature.
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