Terry Eagleton''s <i>Tragedy</i> provides a major critical and analytical account of the concept of ''tragedy'' from its origins in the Ancient world right down to the twenty-first century.<br/><ul><li><br/></li><li>A major new intellectual endeavour from one of the world''s finest, and most controversial, cultural theorists.<br/></li><li>Provides an analytical account of the concept of ''tragedy'' from its origins in the ancient world to the present day.<br/></li><li>Explores the idea of the ''tragic'' across all genres of writing, as well as in philosophy, politics, religion and psychology, and throughout western culture.<br/></li><li>Considers the psychological, religious and socio-political implications and consequences of our fascination with the tragic.</li></ul>