The Poetry of T. S. Eliot

In this fascinating and revealing book, first published in 1952, Maxwell shows the development of Eliots poetry and poetic thought in the light of his political and religious attachments. This study traces Eliots style from the earliest poems to the Quartets, and examines the characteristics of Eliots earlier work adumbrate that of his maturity. The Poetry of T. S. Eliot is essential reading for students of literature.