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Terry EagletonA leading British literary scholar and neo-Marxist philosopher.
Date of Birth: 22.02.1943
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- A Distinguished Scholar in British Literature and Philosophy
- Early Life and Education
- Literary Interests
- Influences and Accolades
A Distinguished Scholar in British Literature and Philosophy
Renowned British literary critic and neo-Marxist philosopher, Terry Eagleton, has made significant contributions to the field of literary studies.
Early Life and Education
Born into a Roman Catholic family of Irish descent, Eagleton received his education at the prestigious University of Cambridge. He embarked on his academic career as a lecturer at the University of Oxford before assuming a professorship at the University of Manchester.
Literary Interests
Eagleton began his academic journey as a specialist in Victorian literature. His research eventually expanded to encompass the broader spectrum of 19th and 20th-century literature. As a professor of cultural theory at the University of Manchester, he emerged as a leading authority on Marxist aesthetics, social philosophy, and literary theory.
Influences and Accolades
Eagleton's intellectual development was heavily influenced by the teachings of the prominent cultural critic Raymond Williams. Eagleton's contributions to the field have been widely recognized, having been awarded the prestigious Deutscher Memorial Prize in 1989 for his outstanding work in Marxist theory and social criticism.
