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A review by d_delfs
Marxism and Literary Criticism by Terry Eagleton
3.0
A succinct and digestible outlining of reading literature through the lens of Marxist criticism.
Explains concepts like the relation between the material base of production and societal superstructures, and how literature can be a medium in this relationship. Shows different attempts by academics to provide solutions for the questions of the position of authors as laborers of sorts, and the relation of form and content in literature meant to advance society.
A good intro to complex topics and ideas, hard to read at times bc it’s political theory..
Explains concepts like the relation between the material base of production and societal superstructures, and how literature can be a medium in this relationship. Shows different attempts by academics to provide solutions for the questions of the position of authors as laborers of sorts, and the relation of form and content in literature meant to advance society.
A good intro to complex topics and ideas, hard to read at times bc it’s political theory..