6b, T.S. Eliot. Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York. 1932 

Notes

T.S. Eliot's "Selected Essays 1917-1932" is a captivating exploration into the mind of one of the 20th century's most influential literary figures. Through a series of essays spanning fifteen years, Eliot delves into a wide array of topics, ranging from the nature of poetry and the role of tradition in literature to the challenges of modern society. His keen insights and meticulous analysis offer readers a profound understanding of his poetic vision and the cultural milieu of his time. These essays not only showcase Eliot's intellect but also reflect his enduring impact on literary criticism and cultural discourse.

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Black cloth with gold lettering and dust jacket, paper dust jacket reading, "This book contains the author's choice among all the prose that he has written since 1917: The best essays from The Sacred Wood and For Lancelot Andrews, the whole of Dante and Homage to John Dryden, and many other essays, including a number not published before in America" some tearing on four corners of dust jacket..