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What was the date of the first publication of 'The Metaphysical Poets' by T.S. Eliot?
What was the date of the first publication of 'The Metaphysical Poets' by T.S. Eliot?
- 10 August 1921
- 20 October 1921 (correct)
- 15 November 1921
- 5 September 1921
What is the function of Mr. Grierson's anthology, according to T.S. Eliot?
What is the function of Mr. Grierson's anthology, according to T.S. Eliot?
- A piece of criticism and a provocation of criticism (correct)
- A comprehensive edition of metaphysical poetry
- A preservation of Lord Herbert of Cherbury's poems
- A collection of poems from the Caroline poets
What is the main service rendered by Professor Grierson, according to T.S. Eliot?
What is the main service rendered by Professor Grierson, according to T.S. Eliot?
- Editing an anthology similar to the Oxford Book of English Verse
- Collecting poems from a generation often named but not read (correct)
- Writing a critical piece on metaphysical poetry
- Preserving poems in other anthologies
What has the phrase 'metaphysical poetry' long done duty as, according to T.S. Eliot?
What has the phrase 'metaphysical poetry' long done duty as, according to T.S. Eliot?
According to T.S. Eliot, why was Mr. Grierson right in including many poems of Donne in the anthology?
According to T.S. Eliot, why was Mr. Grierson right in including many poems of Donne in the anthology?
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Eliot's 'Metaphysical Poets' publication date
Eliot's 'Metaphysical Poets' publication date
October 20, 1921
Grierson's anthology function
Grierson's anthology function
Criticism and prompting further critical analysis.
Grierson's main service
Grierson's main service
Gathering poems from a group often studied but not deeply read.
'Metaphysical Poetry' as a term
'Metaphysical Poetry' as a term
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Donne's inclusion in Grierson's anthology
Donne's inclusion in Grierson's anthology
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Study Notes
Publication Details
- The date of the first publication of 'The Metaphysical Poets' by T.S. Eliot is 1921.
Mr. Grierson's Anthology
- Mr. Grierson's anthology serves as a revaluation of the metaphysical poets.
- According to T.S. Eliot, the main service rendered by Professor Grierson is the rediscovery of a whole group of 17th-century poets.
The Concept of Metaphysical Poetry
- The phrase 'metaphysical poetry' has long done duty as a stick to beat the 17th-century poets with.
- According to T.S. Eliot, Mr. Grierson was right in including many poems of Donne in the anthology because Donne's poetry is a legitimate aspect of the 17th-century spirit.
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