The Influence of Modernist Ideals on T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, and Ezra Pound: a Comparative Study of Their Poetic Evolution

EasyChair Preprint 13578

Abstract

This study delves into the profound impact of modernist ideals on the poetic
evolution of three seminal figures of 20th-century literature: T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats,
and Ezra Pound. Through a comparative lens, the research navigates the intricate
interplay between their respective works and the broader modernist ethos,
illuminating how these poets engaged with and reshaped the literary landscape of
their time. By examining key thematic and stylistic elements across their oeuvres,
this study offers nuanced insights into the ways in which Eliot, Yeats, and Pound
both embodied and challenged the principles of modernism. Through meticulous
analysis of their poems, essays, and correspondence, this research elucidates the
diverse strategies employed by each poet in negotiating their artistic identities
within the dynamic currents of modernist thought. Ultimately, this comparative
study sheds new light on the complex intersections of literature, ideology, and
artistic innovation during a pivotal period in literary history, enriching our
understanding of the enduring legacy of modernist poetry.

Keyphrases: 20th Century Poetry, Comparative Literature, Ezra Pound, Literary Modernism, Modernist Ideals, Modernist Poetry, Poetic Evolution, T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, literary analysis

@booklet{EasyChair:13578,
  author    = {Kayode Sheriffdeen and Sultan Saeed},
  title     = {The Influence of Modernist Ideals on T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, and Ezra Pound: a Comparative Study of Their Poetic Evolution},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 13578},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}