The Poems of T.S. Eliot Read by Jeremy Irons
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4.9 • 9 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
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'.
Customer Reviews
Excellent!
The reading by Jeremy Irons could not be better. His narration actually aided my understanding of certain passages. However, I do wish the audiobook came with a playlist. I finally ended up creating my own typed list. All of the "Collected Poems: 1909-1962" are included here except for the Choruses from the Rock, the Minor Poems, the Unfinished Poems, and the Occasional Verses. This means all the famous works are here plus more. The cat poems are also included in this audio. I love TS Eliot and have listened to this reading of his poetry countless times. I never tire of it.