The Collected Works of T.S. Eliot

by T.S. Eliot

Dive into the profound and diverse world of T.S. Eliot with "The Collected Works of T.S. Eliot." This comprehensive collection features Eliot's most iconic works, spanning poetry, short stories, and literary criticism.

At the heart of this anthology is "The Waste Land," Eliot's magnum opus that explores the fractured post-World War I world. The collection also includes "Prufrock and Other Observations," offering readers a glimpse into Eliot's early poetic brilliance, particularly through the introspective masterpiece "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

In addition to poetry, readers will discover "Eeldrop and Appleplex," a captivating short story that showcases Eliot's narrative prowess beyond verse. As an extra layer of insight, "The Sacred Essays on Poetry and Criticism" provides Eliot's reflections on the art of poetry, offering a critical lens that enhances the reader's understanding of his literary contributions.

This anthology is not just a collection of Eliot's works; it's a journey through the evolution of one of the 20th century's most influential literary figures. Each piece, with an active table of contents for easy navigation, invites readers to explore the depth and diversity of Eliot's creative and critical genius. Whether you're a seasoned Eliot enthusiast or a newcomer to his works, this collection promises an enriching experience into the mind of a literary titan.

Genres: Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Literature

232 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Thomas Stearns Eliot was a poet, dramatist and literary critic. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 "for his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry." He wrote the poems The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, The Waste Land, The Hollow Men, Ash Wednesday, and Four Quartets; the plays Murder in the Cathedral and The Cocktail Party; and the essay Tradition and the Individual Talent. Eliot was born an American, moved to the United Kingdom in 1914 (at the age of 25), and became a British subject in 1927 at the age of 39.

See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.S._Eliot

Reviews

[Abby Wagner · Rating 2 out of 5]

i walked past the ghetto once and feel vindicated to talk about suffering and squalor. seriously, the straight white male privilege is so strong i wanted to scoop my eyeballs out analysing this for school. another quick psa for this guy: women rejecting you isn’t a hardship worthy of poetry. it’s likely because you’re pretentious. and yes, i can admit there is definitely art to his writing and his descriptions are intricately woven, but the subject matter is so incredibly self important it’s hard to ignore

[Halina Goldstein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bummer. This is not Collected Works at all. So disappointing... Not T.S.Eliot, that is, but Kindle, having allowed this edition on Kindle. And, my bad. I should have read the reviews on Amazon, which stated that. I just couldn't imagine this could be the case. ) Ah well. Fake editions (such as B0CR9Y1CQR) come and go. Great poetry persists.

[Susan Becraft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure Genius!

I have always loved the poetry of T.S. Eliot. This book will remain in my permanent library. Highly recommend for Eliot connoisseurs.

[Al Gritten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love T.S. Eliot and this is a wonderful compenidum of his work.

[Angharad Weeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Portrait of a lady wowowowow

[Sue Schleeter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not really a Poe type of person.

[Millicent Marshall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid effort, you little poet! I wish school let us read those grouse ones on his cats, that would’ve been WAY better. I fucking LOVE cats. xxx ❤️❤️❤️😻

[Becca Leyland · Rating 5 out of 5]

eliot writes with astounding clarity of mind and prose. he weaves these images which make you feel both beyond and in the midst of the scenes he is creating.

[Matt Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I begin with the simple confession that T.S. Eliot is one of my favorite poets. His Waste Land, Choruses from the Rock, and above all, The Four Quartets, resonate with me. He is not easy to read, not at all. He is obtuse and I am only beginning to discover his references to other works in his poetry.

All his poems are not great and any body of collected works will has some poems that aren't as good as others, but this is an excellent collection.

[robert giles jr · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the Collected Works!

Does not contain Ash Wednesday, The Hollow Men, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Murder in the Cathedral, or any of Eliot's other plays. Disappointing.

[Gary Brown]

Gave this my best shot. Enjoyed many of the poems but became bogged down a few times. I'm glad I read the book and I will continue to dip in and out. I give the book a three star rating when of course it should have a five. But I found way too much to understand at one reading, hence the rating.

[Guy Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite poet

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved much of this, but turns out the stuff I loved best is his famous works so discovered less than I had hoped here.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love his poetry but those essays are impenetrable.