T. S. Eliot: Mystic, Son and Lover

by Donald J. Childs

Overview

Based upon manuscript sources and the uncollected prose writings, as well as the published works, this is a profound exploration of Eliot's life-long preoccupation with mysticism. The author advances new readings of the familiar poems and essays through attention to Eliot's concern in poetry and prose with his roles as mystic, son and lover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472537478
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/08/2014
Series:	Bloomsbury Academic Collections: English Literary Criticism
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Donald J. Childs is Professor of English at the University of Ottawa. His publications include: 'T.S. Eliot: Mystic, Son & Lover' (1997)

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Meretricious Promise of Fantastic Views
2 Philosophy Perceived
3 Modernism and Pragmatism
4 Mystical Personae
5 The Waste Land's Mystical Voice
6 A Broken Coriolanus
7 The Confidential Clark Lectures
8 Risking Enchantment in Four Quarters
Appendix
Notes
Index