{"title":"Erich Auerbach","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound insights of Erich Auerbach, a luminary in the field of literary criticism and comparative literature. Known for his deep engagement with the cultural and historical contexts that shape literature, Auerbach's works are a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate interplay between literature and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuerbach's seminal work, \u003cem\u003eMimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the evolution of literary representation across history, examining how different cultures and eras have sculpted their narratives. In this influential piece, Auerbach offers a panoramic analysis of literary texts, discussing how they reflect and shape human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection of Erich Auerbach's works within the Arts \u0026amp; Culture category provides an exceptional resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts who wish to embark on a journey through the transformative power of literature and its enduring impact on culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the rich tapestry of ideas and the depth of analysis that Auerbach brings to his exploration of Western literature. Perfect for those with a passion for understanding the cultural facets of storytelling, these books will enhance your appreciation of literary art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mimesis-by-edward-w-said-9780691160221","title":"Mimesis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than half a century after its translation into English, Erich Auerbach's \u003cem\u003eMimesis\u003c\/em\u003e remains a masterpiece of 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cem\u003eMimesis\u003c\/em\u003e, publishing it in German after the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis essentially optimistic view of European history now appears as a defensive—and impassioned—response 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor many readers, both inside and outside the academy, \u003cem\u003eMimesis\u003c\/em\u003e is among the finest works of literary criticism ever written. This Princeton Classics edition includes a substantial introduction by Edward Said as well as an essay in which Auerbach responds to his critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45907294159084,"sku":"9780691160221","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691160221.jpg?v=1731709353"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/erich-auerbach.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}