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T.S. Eliot and Charles Maurras. (critical and political theorist)(T.S. Eliot at 110)

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From: ANQ
Date: 19980622
Author:Asher, Kenneth

T.S. Eliot incorporated in his works the political, religious and literary ideologies promoted by French critical theorist Charles Maurras. Although he believed Maurras erred in attempting to form a political party, Eliot used Maurras' concept of politicized religion as a literary device in his poetry. This device allowed Eliot to depict a quest for order rather than faith.

It has long been the practice of those who wish to place Eliot's work in a larger context to look primarily to the poetic tradition. As with any poet, this sort of lineage can be of use, and Eliot points the way by ...

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