Literature Library author
T. S. Eliot
A concise guide to T. S. Eliot's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
T. S. Eliot (1888–1965) was a poet, playwright, and short story writer whose body of work spans literary writing, poetry, and verse drama. This writing is associated with United States and United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include Murder in the Cathedral, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, The Waste Land, and Four Quartets. Key themes include Right action and wrong motive, Political violence and public explanation, Witness and ordinary responsibility, and Church, state, and competing authority.
Reading pathway
Begin with Murder in the Cathedral, then move to The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, then move to The Waste Land.