Modern Poetry and the Tradition

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The study argues that English poetry and its theoretical foundations were significantly impacted by the rise of scientific rationalism, starting with Hobbes, which diverted poetic evolution. It explores how this restrictive influence persisted over time, affecting the richness of poetic expression. The work highlights the efforts of modern poets like Yeats and Eliot in rekindling the earlier, more expansive traditions of poetry, suggesting a resurgence of depth and creativity in contemporary poetic discourse.