T.S. Eliot's essay 'Tradition and the Individual Talent,' published in 1919, reshaped the understanding of poetry and its creation. Eliot argued that poetry should not be merely an expression of emotion but rather a complex interplay of tradition and individual creativity. This essay emphasized the importance of historical context in literary production, influencing generations of poets and critics in their approach to literature.

T.S. Eliot's 'Tradition and the Individual Talent' established a framework for understanding intertextuality in poetry. This doctrine shaped the New Criticism movement, influencing generations of poets to engage with literary tradition while asserting their unique voices.