Mimesis : the representation of reality in Western literature / by Erich Auerbach ; translated from the German by Willard R. Trask ; with a new introduction by Edward W. Said.

Main entry:

Auerbach, Erich, 1892-1957, author

Title & Author:

Mimesis : the representation of reality in Western literature / by Erich Auerbach ; translated from the German by Willard R. Trask ; with a new introduction by Edward W. Said.

Edition:

50th anniversary ed.

Publication:

Description:

xxxii, 579 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Series:

Princeton paperbacks

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition -- 1. Odysseus' Scar -- 2. Fortunata -- 3. The Arrest of Peter Valvomeres -- 4. Sicharius and Chramnesindus -- 5. Roland Against Ganelon -- 6. The Knight Sets Forth -- 7. Adam and Eve -- 8. Farinata and Cavalcante -- 9. Frate Alberto -- 10. Madame Du Chastel -- 11. The World in Pantagruel's Mouth -- 12. L'Humaine Condition -- 13. The Weary Prince -- 14. The Enchanted Dulcinea -- 15. The Faux Devot -- 16. The Interrupted Supper -- 17. Miller the Musician -- 18. In the Hotel de la Mole -- 19. Germinie Lacerteux -- 20. The Brown Stocking.

Summary:

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.

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Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

0739454129
9780739454121
069111336X (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9780691113364 (pbk. ; alk. paper)

Subject:

Literature History and criticism.
Reality in literature.
Mimesis in literature.
Littérature Histoire et critique.
Réalité dans la littérature.
Mimêsis dans la littérature.
17.89 literary theory: other.
Literature
Literatur
Mimesis
Wirklichkeit
Europa

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Added entries:

Said, Edward W., writer of introduction.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 227506
Call No.: PN56.R3 A83 2003
Status: Available

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