Terry Eagleton is a prominent British literary theorist, critic, and public intellectual. Born on February 22, 1943, he is particularly renowned for his work in the fields of literary theory and cultural studies. Eagleton has written extensively on the interface between literature and Marxist theory, exploring subjects such as ideology, politics, and ethics within literary texts and criticism. He is also noted for his lucid and accessible style, which has contributed to his reputation amongst academics and general audiences alike. Eagleton's most famous book, "Literary Theory: An Introduction" (1983), is considered a seminal text in the study of English literature, providing an overview of various schools of thought from traditional approaches to post-structuralism and beyond. Throughout his career, he's written a range of works that address topics from the role of ideology and the function of culture to the significance of religion and the nature of evil. With his provocative and often polemical style, he has maintained a significant voice in contemporary cultural debates. His contributions have made him one of the leading literary theorists of his time.