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The Function of Criticism (Radical Thinkers)

The Function of Criticism (Radical Thinkers)

The Function of Criticism (Radical Thinkers)
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The Function of Criticism (Radical Thinkers) Paperback - 2006

by Terry Eagleton

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  • Title The Function of Criticism (Radical Thinkers)
  • Author Terry Eagleton
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First edition th
  • Condition New
  • Pages 138
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Verso, London
  • Publication date 2006-01-17
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # I21B-03479
  • ISBN 9781844670550 / 1844670554
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.76 x 5.22 x 0.48 in (19.71 x 13.26 x 1.22 cm)
  • Category Philosophy
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006282321
  • Dewey Decimal Code 801.95

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From the publisher

This wide-ranging book argues that criticism emerged in early bourgeois society as a central feature of a "public sphere" in which political, ethical, and literary judgements could mingle under the benign rule of reason. The disintegration of this fragile culture brought on a crisis in criticism, whose history since the 18th century has been fraught with ambivalence and anxiety.

Eagleton's account embraces Addison and Steele, Johnson and the 19-century reviewers, such critics as Arnold and Stephen, the heyday of Scrutiny and New Criticism, and finally the proliferation of avant-garde literary theories such as deconstructionism.

The Function of Criticism is nothing less than a history and critique of the "critical institution" itself. Eagleton's judgements on individual critics are sharp and illuminating, which his general argument raises crucial questions about the relations between language, literature and politics.

Media reviews

“Eagleton is second to none among cultural critics writing in the English language today.”—Guardian

“Eagleton is a combative, fiercely articulate and witty Marxist literary critic.”—The Nation

About the author

Terry Eagleton is Professor of Cultural Theory and John Rylands Fellow, University of Manchester. His other books include Ideology; The Function of Criticism; Heathcliff and the Great Hunger; Against the Grain; Walter Benjamin; and Criticism and Ideology, all from Verso.

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