A landmark collection of literary essays that redefined modern literary criticism. In this work, Eliot presents his influential theories on poetry, emphasizing the importance of tradition and the impersonality of the poet. He argues that a great poet must engage deeply with the literary past, not merely as imitation but as a means of creating new meaning within a historical continuum. One of the most famous essays in the collection, "Tradition and the Individual Talent," outlines his view that poetry should be a product of both personal expression and objective craftsmanship, challenging the Romantic focus on emotion and individualism.

Throughout the collection, Eliot critiques various poets and works—from Dante to Shakespeare to the Metaphysical poets—demonstrating his belief that critical judgment must be rooted in both historical context and rigorous analysis. He rejects vague sentimentality and instead calls for precision, clarity, and intellectual discipline in both poetry and its criticism. The Sacred Wood helped shape modernist aesthetics and established Eliot not only as a major poet but also as a leading critical voice of the 20th century, advocating for a more structured and objective approach to literature.

Penulis: T.S. Eliot

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Classic

SKU: BRD23340

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 155 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 65.000