TS Eliot Notes towards the Definition of Culture FIRST American edition vintage book circa 1949

Eliot’s essay on the organic development of culture, and the state of Europe’s culture after the Second World War. He discusses the culture in communist Russia, and compares it with a future in which culture as he sees it, ceases to exist. Eliot also discusses religion as it relates to culture.

CONDITION: VG-

ABOUT: T. S. Eliot
Notes towards the Definition of Culture
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company [1949], 1949. First American edition.
Please see all pictures and noted condition. Grading scale:
- Fine: Unused, like new, without any flaws.
- VG+ (Very Good +): May have been opened & read, but no defects to the book, jacket or pages. Shows some small signs of wear but no tears on binding or paper. ⭐️
- VG (Very Good): More obvious signs of use with no significant creasing or defects.
- VG- (Very Good): Worn. Defects are noted.
- Poor / Fair / Former Library Book: Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, have loose binding.

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