Author: Terry Eagleton

An exploration of tragedy and its fundamental position in Western culture In this compelling account, eminent literary critic Terry Eagleton explor...

A trenchant analysis of sacrifice as the foundation of the modern, as well as the ancient, social order The modern conception of sacrifice is at on...

A compelling guide to the fundamental place of humour and comedy within Western cultureby one of its greatest exponents Written by an acknowledged ...

A literary masters entertaining guide to reading with deeper insight, better understanding, and greater pleasure What makes a work of literature go...

A brilliant introduction to the philosophical concept of materialism and its relevance to contemporary science and culture In this eye-opening, int...

In a virtuoso display of erudition, thoughtfulness and humour, Terry Eagleton teases apart the concept of hope as it has been (often mistakenly) co...

New observations on the persistence of God in modern times and why authentic atheism is so very hard to come by How to live in a supposedly faith...