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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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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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What is The Poetry of T. S. Eliot about?
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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Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
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Is The Poetry of T. S. Eliot part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Library Editions: T. S. Eliot
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Poetry of T. S. Eliot?
D. E. S. Maxwell
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The Poetry of T. S. Eliot is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317308164) and pdf(ISBN 9781317308171)