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The Quest for Authenticity
This chapter examines the concept of authenticity within contemporary culture, drawing connections to literary history through Miguel Cervantes's 'Don Quixote.' It highlights the interplay between narrative ownership and identity, illustrating how these themes resonate from Cervantes’s era to modern media. The discussion also considers how shifts in perception of reality, influenced by science and philosophy, reflect our evolving understanding of authenticity in storytelling.
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