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Deceit, desire, and the novel

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René GirardFirst published 19653 editions

Discussion of the thesis that any goal which the protagonist of a novel seeks has been suggested by a mediator and that this "triangular desire" is the form of all great novels.

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First publish date 19651 credited authorSearch language english

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