Erich Auerbach and the Crisis of German Philology

The Humanist Tradition in Peril

Autor*innen

• Avihu Zakai

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• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Lehrbücher
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the ideological and historical context of Auerbach's life, this book explores his opposition to Aryan philology and the völkisch mysticism that influenced Nazi ideology. It highlights his defense of the Judaeo-Christian humanist tradition during a critical period for Western culture, emphasizing his efforts to combat racism and nationalism in Germany. Additionally, the text provides a detailed analysis of Auerbach's renowned work, "Mimesis," examining its twenty chapters and its significance in the representation of reality in Western literature.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback