The poetry of T.S. Eliot / by D.E.S. Maxwell.

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: London : Routledge & K. Paul, 1952.Description: vii, 223 p. ; 23 cmISBN:

9780367475765

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DDC classification:

811.5 MAX

Contents:

Acknowledgements; 1. The Critical Background 2. The New Classicism 3. Symbolism and the Unified Sensibility 4. Poetry and Beliefs 5. The Turning World 6. The Humanist Criticism 7. Poésie du Départ 8. The Still Point 9. Realism and Poetic Drama; Appendix; Bibliography; Index

Summary: In this fascinating and revealing book, first published in 1952, Maxwell shows the development of Eliot’s poetry and poetic thought in the light of his political and religious attachments. This study traces Eliot’s style from the earliest poems to the Quartets, and examines the characteristics of Eliot’s earlier work adumbrate that of his maturity. The Poetry of T. S. Eliot is essential reading for students of literature.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Literature	Non-fiction	811.5 MAX (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		49638

"First published in 1952"--Verso of t.p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-220) and index.

In this fascinating and revealing book, first published in 1952, Maxwell shows the development of Eliot’s poetry and poetic thought in the light of his political and religious attachments. This study traces Eliot’s style from the earliest poems to the Quartets, and examines the characteristics of Eliot’s earlier work adumbrate that of his maturity. The Poetry of T. S. Eliot is essential reading for students of literature.

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