Eagleton, Terry
The Real Thing: Reflections on a Literary Form
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300274295
- author:
- Eagleton, Terry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.7 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Realism: A Defence of Literary Form by Terry Eagleton Terry Eagleton explores the complex history and practice of literary realism in this witty and engaging defence. Spanning several centuries, he examines how realist fiction has evolved to evoke the reader's sympathies through its nuanced portrayal of characters' inner lives. From its origins in the middle-class world of 19th-century Europe, Eagleton delves into the key practitioners of realism, including notable writers such as George Eliot and Iris Murdoch. He argues that despite its association with individualism and materialism, realism remains a powerful tool for exploring the human experience in an increasingly fragmented world. With its panoramic scope and individual nuance, realist fiction continues to appeal to readers today. In this thought-provoking work, Eagleton offers a compelling defence of a literary form that has endured for centuries.
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