Author Video: Terry Eagleton discusses the philosophy of literature, fiction and indeterminacy
In The Event of Literature Terry Eagleton returns to the discipline to which he has devoted his career: literary theory. Here, in the final part of our interview with the literary critic and Marxist, Eagleton discusses the value of literary theory, fiction, the philosophy of literature and indeterminacy. Visit Yale’s London YouTube channel to view all four … Read more
Author Video: Terry Eagleton discusses his return to literary theory
In his new book The Event of Literature Terry Eagleton returns to the discipline to which he has devoted his career: literary theory. The book reconsiders previous stances of lit theory and offers fresh takes on much-studied books and critical theories. Here he discusses his witty new book, and the return of his beloved discipline. In … Read more
Author video: Terry Eagleton discusses religion, academia and writing
In the second part in our series of interviews with Marxist critic, literary theorist and philosopher Terry Eagleton, we ask him about his religious upbringing, academic background and approach to writing. Terry Eagleton is a British literary theorist and is regarded as one of Britain’s most influential living literary critics. His books, which include On Evil, Why Marx Was Right, … Read more
Author video: Terry Eagleton Discusses ‘Why Marx was Right’
Marxist critic and literary theorist Terry Eagleton discusses his combative book Why Marx was Right, out in paperback this month. In his controversial, candid and witty book Why Marx was Right, the indomitable Terry Eagleton takes issue with the prejudice that Marxism is dead and buried. Taking ten of the most common objections to Marxism … Read more
Yale University Press London launches its Spring / Summer 2012 Seasonal Catalogue
Yale’s Spring / Summer seasonal catalogue is now available now to order and download. Today we take a quick look at some of the fantastic books available next year. It has been an exciting few months for Yale University Press books, with titles in our current Autumn / Winter 2011 season gaining media attention and … Read more
