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Deceit, Desire and the Novel: Self and Other in Literary Structure

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Penned By René Girard
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Deceit, Desire and the Novel: Self and Other in Literary Structure

Mensonge romantique et vérité romanesque

Penned By René Girard
4.85 37,439 Ratings
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This study extends beyond the scope of literature into the psychology of much of our contemporary scene, including fashion, advertising, and propaganda techniques. In considering such aspects, the author goes beyond the domain of pure aesthetics and offers an interpretation of some basic cultural problems of our time.

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Released 1961
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René Girard is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, René Girard enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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