The Sacred Wood (1920)
A collection of essays in which Eliot discusses the principles of literary criticism and the nature of poetry, emphasizing the importance of tradition in literary creation.
The Metaphysical Poets (1921)
An influential essay that revived interest in the metaphysical poets of the 17th century, such as John Donne, and explored their complex and intellectual poetic style.
The Function of Criticism (1923)
An essay where Eliot critiques the state of literary criticism, arguing that criticism should be an objective analysis of literature, free from personal emotions and opinions.
The Use of Poetry and the Use of Criticism (1933)
Based on Eliot's series of lectures at Harvard, this work examines the relationship between poetry and criticism, and the different roles they play in society and literature.
Notes towards the Definition of Culture (1948)
A philosophical treatise in which Eliot explores the concept of culture, discussing its development, its relationship with religion and politics, and its importance for society's well-being.
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