1librarianspath's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful four-part book of verse. One that requires time and thought to gain the most out of it. The poetry changes in form so some parts are ‘easier’ than others. I’m looking forward to spending more time with it.
molllllusk's review against another edition
5.0
“For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business.”
alexcruse's review against another edition
4.0
my fave poet and one of my fave works by him.
utterly gorgeous.
utterly gorgeous.
lizbusby's review against another edition
4.0
Remarkably, this is a book of "serious" poetry that is actually readable. As in interesting to read the first time, and even without a guide. I thought this brand of poetry was extinct a long time ago.
frankie_s's review against another edition
3.0
Haven't read these poems (or many others, tbh) since I used to scour poetry sites in my teens in the 90s (weirdo) but glad to know they're still good. I don't love the middle two but Little Gidding is an old fave - still a bit memorised - and Burnt Norton is a new fave.
fizreads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy reading T. S. Eliot's poetry. Last year I read his selected poems and found some favourites in there, this collection was written and published in 1943. I think why I love his poetry so much is because the writing is so vivid. He writes in a way that is almost nostalgic but philosophical and you can't help but go back and re-read it. I think his grasp on time, and love is really powerful. I also really appreciate that he doesn't use flowery language where your like thinking what on earth am I reading but instead it is lyrical and flows so smoothly. The poetry is actually touching and really does move you. If you want to get into classic poetry T. S. Eliot is the guy for you!
wcook's review against another edition
5.0
a much needed reread today . have been flipping between julian and the ecological self earlier and found them both welcome companions to this.
toms masterpiece in his own words - i agree. poetry doesn’t really move on from this . poetics of release. decreation. the mystic of amherst and the recluse at norwich all get they’re say. i can’t love this more i don’t think.
it is rare that a poem can fill one’s heart with such joy. ravishing.
all shall be well xoxo
toms masterpiece in his own words - i agree. poetry doesn’t really move on from this . poetics of release. decreation. the mystic of amherst and the recluse at norwich all get they’re say. i can’t love this more i don’t think.
it is rare that a poem can fill one’s heart with such joy. ravishing.
all shall be well xoxo