Description
“Collected Poems 1909-1935” is a compilation of poems by T.S. Eliot, a major figure in 20th-century poetry. This collection spans a significant period of Eliot’s literary career, encompassing some of his most famous works.
Some notable poems included in this collection are:
1. “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (1915): This poem is considered one of Eliot’s most influential works, known for its modernist style and themes of alienation, existential angst, and the complexities of modern urban life.
2. “The Waste Land” (1922): Regarded as one of the most important poems of the 20th century, “The Waste Land” is a complex and fragmented work that explores themes of disillusionment, cultural decay, and the search for spiritual renewal in a post-World War I world.
3. “The Hollow Men” (1925): This poem delves into themes of spiritual emptiness, moral decay, and the anxieties of the modern age, featuring the iconic lines “This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper.”
4. “Ash Wednesday” (1930): This poem marks Eliot’s return to the Anglican Church and reflects his exploration of religious themes and his personal spiritual journey.
“Collected Poems 1909-1935” showcases Eliot’s mastery of language, imagery, and poetic form, as well as his profound engagement with the cultural and intellectual currents of his time. It remains a cornerstone of modernist poetry and continues to be studied and celebrated by readers and scholars alike.
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