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📘 Marxism and literary criticism by Terry Eagleton

In *Marxism and Literary Criticism*, Terry Eagleton argues that Marx’s insights are not obsolete but essential for reading literature today. He reviews the role of class, economics, and ideology in shaping texts, and explains how Marxist analysis can reveal power dynamics and historical context. The Routledge Classics edition adds a contemporary introduction that situates the work for the twenty‑first century, making the arguments relevant for students and scholars alike.

First publish date: 1976

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Terry Eagleton

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