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Mimesis: The Representation Of Reality In Western Literature Fiftiethanniversary Edition
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A Halfcentury After Its Translation Into English, Erich Auerbach'S Mimesis Still Stands As A Monumental Achievement In Literary Criticism. A Brilliant Display Of Erudition, Wit, And Wisdom, His Exploration Of How Great European Writers From Homer To Virginia Woolf Depicted Reality Has Taught Generations How To Read Western Literature. This New Expanded Edition Includes A Substantial Essay In Introduction By Edward Said As Well As An Essay, Never Before Translated Into English, In Which Auerbach Responds To His Critics.A German Jew, Auerbach Was Forced Out Of His Professorship At The University Of Marburg In 1935. He Left For Turkey, Where He Taught At The State University In Istanbul. There He Wrote Mimesis, Publishing It In German After The End Of The War. Displaced As He Was, Auerbach Produced A Work Of Great Erudition That Contains No Footnotes, Basing His Arguments Instead On Searching, Illuminating Readings Of Key Passages From His Primary Texts. His Aim Was To Show How From Antiquity To The Twentieth Century Literature Progressed Toward Ever More Naturalistic And Democratic Forms Of Representation. This Essentially Optimistic View Of European History Now Appears As A Defensiveand Impassionedresponse To The Inhumanity He Saw In The Third Reich. Ranging Over Works In Greek, Latin, Spanish, French, Italian, German, And English, Auerbach Used His Remarkable Skills In Philology And Comparative Literature To Refute Any Narrow Form Of Nationalism Or Chauvinism, In His Own Day And Ours.For Many Readers, Both Inside And Outside The Academy, Mimesis Is Among The Finest Works Of Literary Criticism Ever Written.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Erich Auerbach's book Mimesis? A: Mimesis focuses on how great European writers from antiquity to the twentieth century depicted reality in their works, exploring the evolution of literary representation.
- Q: Who is the author of Mimesis and what is his background? A: The author of Mimesis is Erich Auerbach, a German-Jewish literary critic who was forced into exile due to the rise of the Nazi regime. He wrote this seminal work while teaching in Turkey.
- Q: What makes this edition of Mimesis special? A: This fiftieth-anniversary edition includes a substantial introduction by Edward Said and features an essay by Auerbach that has never before been translated into English.
- Q: How is Mimesis structured in terms of its content? A: Mimesis is structured around detailed readings of key literary texts without footnotes, emphasizing Auerbach's interpretations and insights into the nature of literature.
- Q: What is the significance of Mimesis in literary criticism? A: Mimesis is considered one of the finest works of literary criticism, influencing generations on how to read and understand Western literature's representation of reality.
- Q: What is the binding type and page count of this edition? A: This edition of Mimesis is a paperback with a total of 616 pages.
- Q: When was Mimesis first published in English? A: Mimesis was first translated into English in 1953, and this fiftieth-anniversary edition was published on July 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in and how is it packaged? A: The book is in new condition and is guaranteed to be packaged securely for safe delivery.
- Q: What should I know about international shipping for this book? A: International products may have different terms and could vary in fit, age ratings, language, labeling, or instructions compared to local products.
- Q: Is Mimesis suitable for academic study? A: Yes, Mimesis is highly regarded in academic circles and is suitable for anyone studying literature, literary criticism, or cultural history.