T.S. Eliot – An Intensive Study of Selected Poems
T.S. Eliot – An Intensive Study of Selected Poems
T.S. Eliot – An Intensive Study of Selected Poems by Arun Kumar Sinha and Kumar Vikram is a comprehensive literary study designed for students and readers seeking an in-depth understanding of the poetry and critical writings of T. S. Eliot. The book examines Eliot's literary background, poetic development, major themes, distinctive style and contribution to modern English literature.
The first section introduces Eliot's life and literary background, the development of his poetry, his literary influences and the intellectual context in which his work emerged. It discusses important aspects of his writing, including scepticism, religious thought, imagery, structure, versification and the relationship between his poetry and contemporary literary movements. The section also explores Eliot's critical work and his views on poetry, poets, criticism and literary evaluation.
The second section provides detailed critical readings of selected poems, including The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Portrait of a Lady, Preludes, Rhapsody on a Windy Night, Gerontion, The Waste Land, The Hollow Men and Ash-Wednesday. It also examines poems from Ariel Poems, including Journey of the Magi, A Song for Simeon, Animula and Marina.
A dedicated annotations section supports close reading and interpretation of the selected poems. The book also includes Eliot's Nobel Prize acceptance speech, a chronological account of his life and references for further reading.
With its combination of literary background, critical analysis, poem-by-poem discussion and annotations, this book is a useful reference for students of English literature, university examinations and readers interested in modern poetry.
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive study of T. S. Eliot's life and literary background
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Analysis of his poetic development, themes, imagery and style
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Discussion of Eliot's critical writings and literary views
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Critical readings of selected poems
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Detailed coverage of The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and The Waste Land
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Analysis of The Hollow Men, Ash-Wednesday and other major poems
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Annotations to support interpretation and close reading
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Nobel Prize acceptance speech and chronological account of Eliot's life
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References and further reading for additional study
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Useful for English literature students and academic readers
Book Details
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Edition: 4th Edition, 2025
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Pages: 528
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Binding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 81-9864-011-8
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ISBN-13: 9788198640116
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Authors: Arun Kumar Sinha and Kumar Vikram
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Publisher: Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd.