Mimesis

The Representation of Reality in Western Literature

Book • 1946

Mentioned by

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

and

Tyler Cowen

; their discussion touches upon Girard's theories and their influence.

Mentioned by

Robert Alter

as a precursor to the literary approach to the Bible, comparing biblical narrative to Homer's Odyssey.

Mentioned as a reference to the biblical text, which is, in Auerbach's words, fraught with background.

Mentioned by Erich Auerbach as a classic work, a history of narrative from Homer to Proust.

Mentioned by

Morteza Hajizadeh

in relation to the Book of Job and Abraham.

Mentioned by Elliot Rabin who referenced Eric Auerbach’s discussion on the biblical text.

Mentioned by Paul Miller as a classic on Western literature, specifically referencing the first 100 pages and the author's analysis of the Gospels.

Mentioned by the host in relation to a discussion about Abraham.

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