Introduction
In this book, Erich Auerbach has adopted distinct rhetoric and philosophy of communication that significantly advanced my theoretical knowledge of concepts. For instance, the author assumes a persuasive form of writing whereby he coins around words to present an idea or a thought. Firstly, the book has boosted my knowledge concerning literary works. Auerbach has tackled the concept of mimesis from a different perspective that helps explain the limitation of literature.
Basic Knowledge
The author has primarily incorporated the concept of mimesis fundamentals to communicate the surroundings where activities happen. He has also explored various works, including western literature and ancient Greeks, as part of the study. Similarly, the book has boosted my understanding of the concept of movement of behavior to action. Auerbach has focused on explaining the location of mimesis within different texts and writings to provide a chronological illustration of mimesis (Auerbach 134). The book has enhanced my understanding of the fugitive, instant, brutal and unreasonable concepts of mimesis. With such focus, the book has enabled a quick tracking of events within the texts, thus allowing readers to have a profound grasp of the mimesis concept.
Metaphor and Argument
The central question guiding the book is, “How is the concept of realism manifested within the texts?” The book has focused mainly on explaining how western writers have coined the concept of realism, focusing on writers such as Augustine, Renaissance, and Shakespeare. Auerbach has also adopted perfect illustration critics, presenting different critics as historians. Ideas and theories have been proposed and viewed within the historical context as part of a larger system on which they are built (Auerbach 134). In addition, Auerbach has considered the book from a historical perspective of realism within the German tradition. This has allowed him to explore specific features of realism such as claims, diction, syntax, grammar, and style about a historical and cultural central question on the concept of realism.
The dominant theme within the book is literally criticism theme whereby the author has emphasized comparison, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of various literature to build on the concept of mimesis. The adopted theme has been supported by evidence related to setting, style, history, and political setting (Auerbach 334). The author’s position on the concept of realism is that of the use of arts whereby he has used art to connect experiences, especially when something needs a form of reconciliation. My rhetorical standpoint, just like the author, is adopting artistic features to bring about creativity as a reflection of society.
Relevance
Auerbach’s book on “Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature” is relevant in a communication classroom and marketplace since it focuses on mimesis as a concept of desire. Mimesis is a form of literal criticism in a communication classroom with many arrays of utilization and meanings in a typical illustration (Auerbach 39). The book serves as a basis of mimesis as it begins with illustrating mimesis in literary work, which is a central focus within a communication classroom. The work further focuses on identifying changes within the society, especially market places, through literal works. In addition, the author’s research is founded mainly upon the literal style rather than the other way round.
Conclusion
The author presents ideas and theories that should be viewed within the historical context as being part of a more extensive system on which they are built. The dominant theme within the book is literally criticism theme whereby the author has emphasized comparison, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of various literature to build on the concept of mimesis (Auerbach 434). The adopted theme has been supported by evidence of setting, style, history, and political setting.
Works Cited
Auerbach, E. Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature-New and Expanded Edition. Vol. 78. Princeton University Press, 2013.