Antony Easthope (14 April 1939 – 14 December 1999) was a scholar, writer, and literary controversialist.
Easthope was educated at Tiffin School and Christ's College, Cambridge, where he was taught English by Graham Hough.[1] He spent most of his career at Manchester Metropolitan University.[1] He taught also at Brown University, the University of Warwick, Wolfson College, Oxford, the University of Adelaide, and the University of Virginia.[2] In addition to scholarly and popular books on literary theory, film theory, Marxism, and psychoanalysis, Easthope was known for his letters to newspapers, particularly The Guardian, often attacking prominent literary figures.[1][3]
- ^ a b c Belsey, Catherine (16 December 1999). "Antony Easthope: Cultural Critic Undaunted by Words, Wisdom and Waiters". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "British Council: Literature". Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Under the Influence of Philip K. Dick". The Guardian. 2 August 2002. Retrieved 7 October 2020.