Description: Acceptable: Has been read but is in acceptable condition. Wear on cover. No tears, underlining and notes throughout, no missing pages. Actual book is pictured. "Deceit, Desire, and the Novel" by René Girard is a compelling exploration of self-deception and desire in literature. Girard introduces his concept of mimetic desire, proposing that our desires are not inherently our own, but are rather imitated from those we perceive as models or rivals. This concept is used to analyze the works of classic novelists such as Cervantes, Stendhal, Flaubert, Dostoevsky, and Proust.Through his analysis, Girard argues that the novel as a form has historically functioned to demystify the relationships between characters and their desires, revealing the underlying motives of deceit and the often unconscious nature of human want. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in literary theory, psychology, or the deeper workings of human behavior as reflected in literature.
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Type: Novel
Publication Year: 1976
Language: English
Book Title: Deceit, Desire, and the Novel
Author: René Girard
