The Sacred Game

The Sacred Game, Volume 1, by Cesáreo Bandera, offers a profound exploration of religion and literature through a Girardian lens. This scholarly work examines the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era, focusing on how the sacred continues to influence human sensitivity. Bandera argues that the sacred remains a constant presence, often manifesting as a barrier within our supposedly secular world. This study provides a unique perspective on the evolution of literary fiction and its relationship to sacred traditions.

This volume investigates the emergence of the modern novel and modern theater, analyzing the logic that governs these specific forms. By challenging nineteenth-century liberal romantic and Marxist approaches, The Sacred Game presents a new theory of literary fiction. The text explores the weakening association between literature and the sacred, shedding light on the unprecedented changes in storytelling. This book serves as a significant contribution to the fields of literature and philosophy.