Mimesis, Desire, and the Novel: Rene Girard and Literary Criticism (Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture)
by Heather Webb, Pierpaolo Antonello
Mimesis, Desire, and the Novel examines the connections among imitation, desire, and the novel through René Girard’s ideas and the practice of literary criticism. Published in the Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture series, this scholarly volume offers a focused contribution to the study of literature, theory, and culture.
About This Book
Mimesis, Desire, and the Novel explores the relationship between imitation, desire, and the novel.
Framed through the work of René Girard, the book examines literary criticism and the ways mimetic thought informs the reading of fiction.
As part of the Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture series, it situates literary discussion within a broader cultural and theoretical context.
This volume is intended for readers interested in Girard, literary theory, the novel, and the study of mimesis and culture.
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