Eagleton, Terry
Critical Revolutionaries: Five Critics Who Changed the Way We Read
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300270440
- author:
- Eagleton, Terry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.29 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Terry Eagleton explores the lives and work of five influential critics who shaped modern literary theory. Their innovative approach to criticism emerged in response to the commercialisation of society, seeking to diagnose social ills through literature. These five critics - T.S. Eliot, I.A. Richards, William Empson, F.R. Leavis, and Raymond Williams - formed a vital intellectual tradition that continues to influence critical thought today. Their work represents a reaction against the homogenising effects of popular culture, instead advocating for a more nuanced understanding of language and its role in society. Eagleton's book offers a fascinating insight into this pivotal moment in literary history, highlighting the enduring relevance of their ideas in an era where literature is increasingly seen as a reflection of broader social concerns.
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