The present volume is a full length critical study on various trends and themes of English poetry. It provides readings in history, tradition and philosophical details of contemporary poetry in English.

The book analyses the works of major writers of poetry in contemporary times. It includes the background study and social conditions of the present age. An attempt has been made to discuss the themes and trends prevalent in English poetry and critically analyze the works of major poets.

The book provides highly researched insight on various aspects of poetry written in English all the major poets prescribed for study at different Universities have been included.

Contents: Preface. 1. Contemporary British poetry. 2. British poetry of two world wars. 3. Eliot, Hulme and pound the representatives of contemporary English poetry. 4. Origins of modernism. 5. Philosophical details. 6. Anti-Democracy. 7. History and tradition. 8. The first World War and the long poem. 9. Modernism and the ideal society. 10. Hulme and pound. 11. Contemporary poetic movements. 12. Post-feminism in the poetry world. 13. The poetry of W.B. Yeats. 15. Eliot’s poetry. Bibliography. Index.