The Three Voices of Poetry

Eliot, T. S.

Published by Cambridge University Press for the National Book League, London, 1953

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The Eleventh Annual Lecture of the National Book League delivered by T. S. Eliot at Central Hall, Westminster on Thursday 19th November 1953. T. S. Eliot's "The Three Voices of Poetry" defines three modes of poetic composition: the poet talking to himself, the poet addressing an audience, and the poet embodying a dramatic character in verse. Eliot argues that a poem written for one person is an illusion, with even love poems intended to be overheard, and he emphasizes the importance of the dramatic voice in creating imaginary characters who speak to each other. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 24 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. previous owner has witten notes inside front cover & underlined or margin marked some passages in the text. Green titles front. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Essays & Literary Criticism; Poetry; National Book League; Lectures; Literature & Literary. Inventory No: 5344.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Three Voices of Poetry
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press for the National Book League, London
• Publication Date: 1953
• Binding: Softcover (Saddle-stapled)
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Essays & Literary Criticism