The Use of Poetry and the Use of Criticism: Studies in the Relation of Criticism to Poetry in England
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Condition remarks:
Jacket: Fair to Good. Pages: Stable; light age-toning typical of 1930s-era paper stock; edges are generally clean. Markings: Previous owner
In this seminal collection of lectures, T.S. Eliot masterfully investigates the shifting, often fraught, relationship between the act of poetic creation and the practice of literary criticism. Originally delivered as the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard in 1932–1933, the text traces the evolution of literary self-consciousness from the Elizabethan era through to the early 20th century. Eliot challenges his audience to suspend their preconceived notions about the nature and function of poetry, inviting a rigorous re-examination of how we evaluate the written word and its role in society.The work remains a cornerstone of Modernist scholarship, reflecting Eliot’s unparalleled influence on the intellectual landscape of his time. By positioning the critic as a vital participant in the life of a poem, Eliot explores the autonomy of the art form and the responsibilities of those who seek to interpret it. His prose is characteristically precise, erudite, and deeply considered, providing an essential window into the mind of one of the 20th century’s most significant literary figures. For the collector of Modernist theory or the dedicated reader of Eliot, this volume represents both a vital historical artifact and a still-relevant dialogue on the enduring utility of art.
Author: T.S. Eliot
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Jacket: Fair to Good. Pages: Stable; light age-toning typical of 1930s-era paper stock; edges are generally clean. Markings: Previous owner
In this seminal collection of lectures, T.S. Eliot masterfully investigates the shifting, often fraught, relationship between the act of poetic creation and the practice of literary criticism. Originally delivered as the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard in 1932–1933, the text traces the evolution of literary self-consciousness from the Elizabethan era through to the early 20th century. Eliot challenges his audience to suspend their preconceived notions about the nature and function of poetry, inviting a rigorous re-examination of how we evaluate the written word and its role in society.The work remains a cornerstone of Modernist scholarship, reflecting Eliot’s unparalleled influence on the intellectual landscape of his time. By positioning the critic as a vital participant in the life of a poem, Eliot explores the autonomy of the art form and the responsibilities of those who seek to interpret it. His prose is characteristically precise, erudite, and deeply considered, providing an essential window into the mind of one of the 20th century’s most significant literary figures. For the collector of Modernist theory or the dedicated reader of Eliot, this volume represents both a vital historical artifact and a still-relevant dialogue on the enduring utility of art.