This week, I’m recommending T.S. Eliot’s Collected Poems (1909-1962). Eliot’s poetry, from “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” to “The Waste Land,” feels very human and raw.
“The Waste Land” is a good place to start. Written after World War I, it’s a mix of cultural and literary references that I can’t stop thinking about. Eliot’s work is just as applicable today.
Then there’s “Four Quartets,” which looks at time, memory, and redemption. It’s the combination of four smaller poems that stand on their own, but when combined give me the jaw-dropping sense that every moment matters.
Eliot’s poetry challenges me. It makes me stop and think, question and reflect. Whenever I’m in a thoughtful mood, I often reach for this book. If you’re up for a literary challenge that’s rewarding, give T.S. Eliot’s Collected Poems a try.
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