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Explore a new perspective on one of the most influential poets of the twentieth century. T.S. Eliot's Civilized Savage: Religious Eroticism and Poetics provides a deep look into the poet's drafts and canonical works within a modern critical landscape. While many contemporary discussions focus on Eliot's personal life, political views, or social stances, Laurie MacDiarmid offers a different approach by examining how his poetics are shaped by both private fears and broader cultural influences. By comparing early versions of poems with their finished forms, this book tracks the development of Eliot's famous 'impersonal' poetic style. This study helps readers understand the connection between his creative process and the cultural ghosts that shaped his work. It is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of modern poetry and the complex relationship between a writer's private life and their public art.

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Examines T.S. Eliot's drafts and canonical poetry to provide a fresh look at his creative process.

Analyzes the development of Eliot's 'impersonal' poetic style through direct comparisons of poem versions.

Explores the connection between private fears, fantasies, and the broader culture that shaped the poet.

Offers a scholarly perspective on Eliot's work amidst contemporary critical discussions of his personal life.

Part of the Studies in Major Literary Authors series published by Routledge for academic depth.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
25 April 2003
Listed Since
08 February 2007

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