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

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.

Mentioned by

Morteza Hajizadeh

in relation to the Book of Job and Abraham.

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