https://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/4948 Eagleton’s study challenges a pessimistic conservatism, as well as an optimistic belief in Progress, and in particular it carries on Eagleton’s extended feud with George Steiner about hope, Christianity, and tragic drama In his latest book, Terry Eagleton, one of the most celebrated intellects of our time, considers the least regarded of the virtues. … Continue reading HOPE – Terry Eagleton