The Enduring Relevance of T. S. Eliot’s Metaphysical Poetry in the 21st Century
| Authors |
| Khelsoril Wanbe |
| Date of Publication: December, 2024 |
| Volume: XXIII, No.- XXVI |
| Abstract |
| This article explores the enduring relevance of T. S. Eliot’s engagement with metaphysical poetry, particularly in the context of 21st-century literary and cultural discourse. Eliot not only revived critical interest in 17th-century metaphysical poets such as John Donne and Andrew Marvell but also incorporated their techniques—especially the fusion of intellect and emotion—into his own poetic and critical work. Through close analysis of Eliot’s essays and poems, the study highlights key themes such as the unification of sensibility, spiritual dissonance, poetic impersonality, and the creative use of wit and conceits. Eliot’s critical concepts, including the “dissociation of sensibility” and the impersonality of the poet, remain deeply influential in contemporary literary theory. His revitalization of metaphysical traditions has not only shaped modernist poetics but continues to provide insight into issues of fragmentation, alienation, and the search for meaning in today’s world. The article ultimately positions Eliot as a modern metaphysical poet whose legacy extends far beyond his time |
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