Routledge T. S. Eliot and the Romantic Critical Tradition

Explore the complex relationship between T. S. Eliot and the history of Romantic criticism in this scholarly study by Edward Lobb. Originally published in 1981, this Routledge Library Edition provides a deep examination of how Eliot's ideas fit within the broader literary tradition. A significant portion of this work focuses on Eliot's Clark Lectures on metaphysical poetry. These lectures, delivered in 1926, provide a necessary look at his views on literary history and help complete the picture established in his other published writings. By studying these lectures, readers gain a better understanding of the poet's ideas and his specific place in the literary world. Lobb utilizes a wide variety of primary sources and previous scholarship to build his argument. This book is a valuable resource for students of literature and those interested in the history of literary theory and movements. It offers a clear look at the connections between Eliot's critical stance and the Romantic traditions that preceded him.