How to Read Literature (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

How to Read Literature (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

A literary master's entertaining guide to reading with deeper insight, better understanding, and greater pleasure--'English 101 in a book.' (Michael Lindgren, Washington Post) What makes a work of literature good or bad? How freely can the reader interpret it? Could a nursery rhyme like Baa Baa

How to Read a Poem (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

Lucid, entertaining and full of insight, How To Read A Poem is designed to banish the intimidation that too often attends the subject of poetry, and in doing so to bring it into the personal possession of the students and the general reader. Offers a detailed examination of poetic form and its

Hope Without Optimism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

In a virtuoso display of erudition, thoughtfulness and humour, Terry Eagleton teases apart the concept of hope as it has been (often mistakenly) conceptualised over six millennia, from ancient Greece to today. He distinguishes hope from simple optimism, cheeriness, desire, idealism or adherence to

Materialism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

A brilliant introduction to the philosophical concept of materialism and its relevance to contemporary science and culture In this eye-opening, intellectually stimulating appreciation of a fascinating school of philosophy, Terry Eagleton makes a powerful argument that materialism is at the center

English Novel (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

Written by one of the world's leading literary theorists, this book provides a wide-ranging, accessible and humorous introduction to the English novel from Daniel Defoe to the present day. Covers the works of major authors, including Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Samuel Richardson, Laurence

The Gospels: Jesus Christ (Fraser Giles)(Paperback)

In this new presentation of the Gospels, Terry Eagleton makes a powerful and provocative argument for Jesus Christ as a social, political and moral radical, a friend of anti-imperialists, outcasts and marginals, a champion of the poor, the sick and immigrants, and as an opponent of the rich,

Why Marx Was Right (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

One of the foremost Marxist critics of his generation forcefully argues against Marx's irrelevancy 'Reading a book by Terry Eagleton is like watching fireworks.'--Dennis O'Brien, Christian Century ' Eagleton is] a witty, insightful thinker with a penchant for glib asides and wry dashes of humor

How to Write Essays and Dissertations: A Guide for English Literature Students (Durant Alan)(Paperback)

The first book that literature students should read, this guide reveals the distinct set of skills, conventions and methods of essay and dissertation writing.Taking students through the various stages of writing, from planning to final submission, it offers specific guidelines and a lively,

After Theory (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

As heralded everywhere from NPR to the pages of the New York Times Magazine, a new era is underway in our colleges and universities: after a lengthy tenure, the dominance of postmodern theory has come to an end. In this timely and topical book, the legendary Terry Eagleton ('one of our] best-known

Hockey Anatomy (Terry Michael)(Paperback)

Are you ready to see what it takes to lace up the skates? Hockey Anatomy will show you how to improve on-ice performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing efficiency of every movement. Dr. Michael Terry, the team physician for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, and Paul Goodman, the

Literary Theory - An Introduction (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

First published in 1983, Literary Theory: An Introduction is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as 'that dreadful

After Theory (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

Describes that cultural theory must start thinking ambitiously - not so that it can hand the West its legitimation, but so that it can seek to make sense of the grand narratives in which it is

Walter Benjamin - Or, Towards a Revolutionary Criticism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

From our finest radical literary analyst, a classic study of the great philosopher and cultural

How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids (Foster Thomas C.)(Paperback)

The go-to bestselling guide to help young people navigate from a middle school book report to English Comp 101In How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times bestselling author and professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers.With

A Biography of Loneliness: The History of an Emotion (Bound Alberti Fay)(Paperback)

'A compassionate, wide-ranging study.' Terry Eagleton, The Guardian Despite 21st-century fears of a modern 'epidemic' of loneliness, its history has been sorely neglected. A Biography of Loneliness is the first history of its kind to be published in English, offering a radically new interpretation

Culture and the Death of God (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

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 faithless world threatened by religious fundamentalism? Terry Eagleton, formidable thinker and renowned cultural critic, investigates in this

Marxism and Literary Criticism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

Is Marx relevant any more? Why should we care what he wrote? What difference could it make to our reading of literature? Terry Eagleton, one of the foremost critics of our generation, has some answers in this wonderfully clear and readable analysis. Sharp and concise, it is, without doubt, the most

The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

The phrase the meaning of life for many seems a quaint notion fit for satirical mauling by Monty Python or Douglas Adams. But in this spirited Very Short Introduction, famed critic Terry Eagleton takes a serious if often amusing look at the question and offers his own surprising answer. Eagleton

Reason, Faith, & Revolution: Reflections on the God Debate (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

One of our most influential literary critics challenges those who too easily dismiss religion and faith Terry Eagleton's witty and polemical Reason, Faith, and Revolution is bound to cause a stir among scientists, theologians, people of faith and people of no faith, as well as general readers eager

How To Read Castles (Hislop Malcolm)(Paperback / softback)

Tragedy (Eagleton Terry)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of tragedy and its fundamental position in Western culture In this compelling account, eminent literary critic Terry Eagleton explores the nuances of tragedy in Western culture--from literature and politics to philosophy and theater. Eagleton covers a vast array of thinkers and

How to Read Sartre (Bernasconi Robert)(Paperback)

'These [How to Read] books let you encounter thinkers eyeball to eyeball by analysing passages from their work' Terry Eagleton, New

How to Read Beauvoir (Sandford Stella)(Paperback)

'These [How to Read] books let you encounter thinkers eyeball to eyeball by analysing passages from their work' Terry Eagleton, New

How to Read Derrida (Deutscher Penelope)(Paperback)

'These [How to Read] books let you encounter thinkers eyeball to eyeball by analysing passages from their work' Terry Eagleton, New