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Abstract:
For modern theorists of literature, mimesis (imitation) has been
a central concern. As is well-known, concerns with mimesis are very
old, with Plato leaving us a famous early statement of his difficulties
with the idea. But less well known is that, all the way back to
the Greeks and Romans, several counter-theories are proposed to
supplant the imitation model. These tend to be theories based on
one or another form of figuration based on ontological connection.
Prof. Struck explores these theories and makes reference to allegorism,
mystery religions, magic, and divination.
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