GIRARD, RENÉ, 1923 to 2015
René Girard
French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 5
- First editions
- 1
- Nationality
- United States, France
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- Johns Hopkins University Press1977 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Athlone Press1988 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read René Girard's books in?
In publication order they begin with Deceit, Desire, and the Novel (1965), then Violence and the Sacred (1972) and Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (1978). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was René Girard's first book?
The earliest book we list is Deceit, Desire, and the Novel, first published in 1965.
When was René Girard born?
René Girard was born in 1923 and died in 2015.
How many René Girard books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by René Girard across 5 editions, 1 of them first edition.
How do I know if my René Girard book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.