The Antinomies of Realism

Focusing on the nineteenth-century realist novel, this study offers a comparative analysis of major literary traditions from Western Europe and the United States. It explores influential theories of realism, emphasizing the social and historical contexts that shaped its development. Key themes include the body, individualism, and temporality, examined through the works of prominent authors such as Zola, Tolstoy, Pérez Galdós, and George Eliot. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interconnect within the realist literary movement.