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The Poems of T.S. Eliot Read by Jeremy Irons
Written by T. S. Eliot
Narrated by Jeremy Irons
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Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4, Jeremy Irons's perceptive reading illuminates the poetry of T. S. Eliot in all its complexity. Major poems range from 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock', through the post-war desolation of 'The Waste Land' and the spiritual struggle of 'Ash-Wednesday', to the enduring charm of 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats'.The Spectator praised Jeremy Irons's interpretation as 'so accessible, reading Eliot as if finding his words for the first time, grappling with them, relishing them, using them to express feelings that we all share as we struggle to accept, to recognise or relinquish'. Dame Eileen Atkins also appears alongside Jeremy Irons in the reading of 'The Waste Land'.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherFaber & Faber
Release dateApr 5, 2018
ISBN9780571342716
Author
T. S. Eliot
THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT was born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1888. He moved to England in 1914 and published his first book of poems in 1917. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. Eliot died in 1965.
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Readers find this title a fantastic combination of T.S. Eliot's poetry and Jeremy Irons' voice. The audio book is loved for its beautiful interpretation of the poetry, making it a very good selection for listeners.
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Aug 21, 2024
I love this audio book. I had not listened to T. S. Eliot’s poetry in many years. These selections are very good. Jeremy Irons’ reading is fantastic and his interpretation of Eliot’s poetry is beautiful. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Mar 21, 2024
Great. T.S.Eliot+Jeremy Irons and his voice... Fantastic combination for poetry. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Mar 21, 2024
Great, starts slow but when he gets to the cats it's gold