The Cambridge Introduction to T. S. Eliot

　　T. S. Eliot is not only one of the most important poets of thetwentieth century; as literary critic and commentator on cultureand society, his writing continues to be profoundly influential.Every student of English must engage with his writing to understandthe course of modern literature. This book provides the perfectintroduction to key aspects of Eliot's life and work, as well as tothe wider contexts of modernism in which he wrote. John XirosCooper explains how Eliot was influenced by the intellectualclimate of both twentieth-century Britain and America, and how hebecame a key cultural figure on both sides of the Atlantic. Thecontinuing controversies surrounding his writing and his thoughtare also addressed. With a useful guide to further reading, this isthe most informative and accessible introduction to T. S.Eliot.　　· An accessibly written introduction to Eliot's life, context andworks; ideal for students · Covers all the basics and providesup-to-date knowledge of critical work · Offers thorough discussionsof his works in poetry, prose, drama and criticism