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The repre sentation of reality in western literature erich auerbach translated from the german ahalf century after its translation into english, erich auerbachs mimesis still stands as a monumental achievement in literary criticism. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Published by princeton university press 1968 isbn 10. The representation of reality in western literature, a history of representation in western literature from ancient to modern times and frequently cited as a classic in the study of realism in literature.
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