• ISBN13: 9788126930913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: N/A
• Publication Date: June 15, 2020
• Pages: 260
• Original Price: INR 795.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 430 grams

Poetic Theory and Practice of T.S. Eliot is a comprehensive study of the whole oeuvre of T.S. Eliot—his poetry, criticism, drama, and social writings. Attempt has been made to study the philosophical element in Eliot’s writings. The book critically examines the influence of Bradley on the whole corpus of Eliot’s creative writings and critical opinions. Using the tools of ‘background’ and ‘domain’ assumptions, attempt has been made to bring out Eliot’s philosophical moorings and sociological preoccupations.
The book includes eight chapters along with Works Cited and Index. The first chapter deals with Eliot’s views on poetry and art; and the influences behind Eliot. The second chapter brings out Bradley’s influence on Eliot’s poetic theory and his practices as a poet. The third chapter deals with the domain assumptions and some early influences which determined the course of Eliot’s creative writings and critical opinions. The fourth chapter is on Eliot’s theory of poetry where the use of poetry and the use of criticism have been described. The next three chapters are on Poetry, Dramatic Theory, and Drama. The final chapter is the conclusion of the whole works.
To have a systematic knowledge of Eliot’s esoteric doctrines and poetry, a study of this book is a must.

Prof. D.K. Rampal, M.A. (English), Ph.D. (English), is a distinguished scholar in the field of modern English and American Literature and has been teaching and conducting research in varied subjects of literary interest. He has served in the University of Jammu as Lecturer, Reader, and Professor, rising to Head of Department twice. T.S. Eliot is a particular area of his specialisation. Prof. Rampal is a versatile writer and has been guiding research for the last three decades. He is a familiar figure at National and International Seminars and organised a National Seminar on T.S. Eliot in the Centennial year. He has widened his interest to include colonial and post-colonial studies. From 1994 to 2002, he was the Director, Centre for New Literature, University of Jammu, organising studies in Australian, Canadian, African, Caribbean, and Indian writing in English. He has also edited a book entitled A Critical Study of T.S. Eliot: Eliot at 100 Years.