A Literary Theory Vlog by Author Cypress Butane

Episode One – Mimesis – on the Re-Presentation of Reality in Art

“Are We Kidding Around Out Here, Or Do We Mean What We Say?” – The Dead Poets Society

The First Episode of a Literary Theory Vlog from Author Cypress Butane. This Episode is on ‘Mimesis’ or the broad concept of ‘Representation’, the act of reflecting the world in Artist’s visions of it on the page, or other mediums. Featuring an analysis of a couple works by Jorge Luis Borges and compiled with several clips from public domain films and hip hop instrumental tracks.