Mimesis and the Human Animal
| Author | : Robert Storey |
| Publisher | : Northwestern University Press |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 1996-12-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780810114586 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0810114585 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (585 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mimesis and the Human Animal by : Robert Storey
Download or read book Mimesis and the Human Animal written by Robert Storey and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 1996-12-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mimesis and the Human Animal, Robert Storey argues that human culture derives from human biology and that literary representation therefore must have a biological basis. As he ponders the question "What does it mean to say that art imitates life?" he must consider both "What is life?" and "What is art?" A unique approach to the subject of mimesis, Storey's book goes beyond the politicizing of literature grounded in literary theory to develop a scientific basis for the creation of literature and art.
