Benjamin discusses the concept of authenticity, of being in accordance with fact, noting that "even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: Its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be."
Benjaminas aptaria autentiškumo koncepciją, ypač reprodukcijos pritaikyme. „ Net pačiai tobuliausiai meno kūrinio reprodukcijai trūksta vieno elemento: jos buvimo laike ir vietoje, jos unikalaus egzistavimo toje vietoje, kurioje ji sukuriama“.