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According to T.S. Eliot, how is literary progress generally viewed in the English tradition?
According to T.S. Eliot, how is literary progress generally viewed in the English tradition?
- Art progresses through change and separation from tradition
- Art progresses through imitation of foreign traditions
- Art progresses through complete rejection of tradition
- Art progresses by conforming to tradition (correct)
What is the main focus of T.S. Eliot's essay 'Tradition and the Individual Talent'?
What is the main focus of T.S. Eliot's essay 'Tradition and the Individual Talent'?
- The relationship between the poet and previous literary traditions (correct)
- The art of poetry
- Eliot's personal experiences
- The history of English literature
In 'Tradition and the Individual Talent', what does T.S. Eliot wish to correct regarding the English tradition?
In 'Tradition and the Individual Talent', what does T.S. Eliot wish to correct regarding the English tradition?
- The lack of emphasis on tradition in English writing (correct)
- The rigid adherence to tradition in English literature
- The absence of literary advancements in English tradition
- The influence of foreign traditions on English literature
What are the three main parts into which 'Tradition and the Individual Talent' is divided?
What are the three main parts into which 'Tradition and the Individual Talent' is divided?
What does Eliot challenge regarding a poet's greatness and individuality?
What does Eliot challenge regarding a poet's greatness and individuality?
How does Eliot define the mature poet's role in artistic creation?
How does Eliot define the mature poet's role in artistic creation?
According to Eliot, what does the term 'tradition' represent?
According to Eliot, what does the term 'tradition' represent?
What does Eliot refer to as the 'mind of Europe' in relation to tradition?
What does Eliot refer to as the 'mind of Europe' in relation to tradition?
What does Eliot compare the poet to in the process of artistic creation?
What does Eliot compare the poet to in the process of artistic creation?
According to Eliot, how is novelty possible in the act of poetic creation?
According to Eliot, how is novelty possible in the act of poetic creation?
