T. S. Eliot Quotes
A collection of quotes by T. S. Eliot.
T. S. Eliot, born Thomas Stearns Eliot on September 26, 1888, was an influential American-born British poet, playwright, and literary critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.
Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and later moved to the United Kingdom in 1914, where he settled permanently. He studied at Harvard University, receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees in literature. Throughout his life, Eliot held various editorial positions, including at the literary magazine The Criterion, and worked as a teacher and lecturer.
His breakthrough in poetry came with the publication of "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in 1915, which showcased his innovative style and complex exploration of modernity and the human condition. Eliot continued to experiment with poetic techniques and forms in subsequent works, such as "The Waste Land" (1922) and "Four Quartets" (1935-1942), which solidified his reputation as a modernist poet.
Beyond his poetry, Eliot made significant contributions to literary criticism with works like "The Sacred Wood" (1920) and "Tradition and the Individual Talent" (1919). He also delved into drama and achieved notable success with plays such as "Murder in the Cathedral" (1935).
T. S. Eliot's profound impact on modern literature earned him numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. He passed away on January 4, 1965, leaving behind a lasting legacy of exquisite poetry and insightful literary criticism.
