Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #247685 in Books
• Published on: 1963
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

Customer Reviews

T. S. Eliot at one of his best
I had never imagined that Eliot's play would leave such an impact on me. I read the play because it was mentioned in another book I was reading, and out of curiosity I opted to go through it. What I found was an intricate, intelligent and heartfelt blend of such works as Hamlet, Macbeth, The Oresteia and The Holy Bible. Apart from managing to make the work exclusively his despite the influences, Eliot also manages to add his incredibly insightful views which have the uncanny effect of always removing the carpet from under our feet. As someone once said about Eliot, his greatness lies in saying things that no one ever thinks about. And the beauty (not mere mastery) with which he delivers his words is a further, though unnecessary, reminder of what a truly great poet he still is.