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- Discuss Eliot's impersonal theory of poetryQuestion: Discuss Eliot's impersonal theory of poetry. T.S. Eliot's (1888 – 1965) "Tradition and the Individual Talent" (1919) presents an insightful perspective on poetry. The essay emphasizes the importance of an impersonal approach to artistic[Expand...]
- Write an essay on Eliot's classicismCritically analyze Eliot’s classicism. Or write an essay on Eliot's classicism T. S. Eliot (1888–1965) was one of the greatest poets and critics of the twentieth century. In his famous essay “Tradition and the Individual[Expand...]
- Write an essay on Eliot’s criticism of Wordsworth’s poetic theoryQuestion: Write an essay on Eliot’s criticism of Wordsworth’s poetic theory. In T.S. Eliot's (1888 – 1965) influential essay "Tradition and the Individual Talent" (1919), he presents a critical analysis of William Wordsworth's poetic theory.[Expand...]
- What is a positive tradition?Question: What is a positive tradition? In "Tradition and the Individual Talent" (1919), T.S. Eliot (1888 – 1965) discusses the concept of positive tradition in poetry. He emphasizes the importance of tradition as a dynamic[Expand...]
- What does T.S. Eliot mean by the historical sense? Question: What does T.S. Eliot mean by the historical sense? T.S. Eliot's (1888 – 1965) essay "Tradition and the Individual Talent" (1919) explores the role of tradition in poetry and the relationship between the poet[Expand...]
- Briefly describe the depersonalization theoryQuestion: Briefly describe the depersonalization theory. In "Tradition and the Individual Talent" (1919), T.S. Eliot (1888 – 1965) presents the concept of depersonalization theory. He challenges the traditional focus on the poet's personality in literary[Expand...]
- What is negative capability?Question: What is negative capability? Negative capability means the capability of negating oneself. Through this, Keats indicates a poet's ability to keep himself aloof from his writings. Definition of Negative Capability: In accordance with John[Expand...]
- Explain T.S. Eliot’s idea of “Historical Sense” in his Tradition and the Individual Talent.Explain T.S. Eliot’s idea of “Historical Sense” in his Tradition and the Individual Talent. T.S. Eliot (1888–1965) was one of the greatest poets and critics of the twentieth century. In his essay “Tradition and the[Expand...]
- How does Eliot explain the process of poetic creativity in his essay Tradition and the Individual Talent?How does Eliot explain the process of poetic creativity in his essay Tradition and the Individual Talent? T.S. Eliot (1888–1965) was one of the greatest modern poets and critics. His essay “Tradition and the Individual[Expand...]