Product Description

These are masterly readings, by renowned thespian Paul Schofield, of two substantial works of poetry by T.S. Eliot. The Wasteland, first published in 1922, is one of Eliot's most influential works and has long been on the syllabus for A-Level English Literature. The Four Quartets consists of four long poems, first published between 1935 and 1942. They are linked by common themes, and are individually 'Burnt Norton', 'East Coker', 'The Dry Salvages' and 'Little Gidding'. These can be thought of as definitive readings of these poems, and Telegraph radio critic Gillian Reynolds has previously called for them to be published by Radio Collection.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1397651 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-05
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Audio Cassette

Customer Reviews

Really Good
Having heard Eliot's own readings of The Wasteland, I can say this is different in style but performed with slightly more emotion and dramatic energy. It is also read clearly, which means that although symbolism and literary references can remain hard to fully comprehend, the imagery is made as clear as possible. As well as an excellent reader, they are of course excellent poems. It probably won't be the kind of thing you listen to every other day, but nevertheless it's a fantastic thing to have in any CD collection.