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by T.S. Eliot
“The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot is his first professionally published poem. It is famous for its stream-of-consciousness style and dramatic interior monologue of the titular character, who is said to represent the frustration over thwarted desires of the modern individual. This poem is perfect for wallowing in self-pity or celebrating a new love, so dive right into Eliot’s “Love Song.”
Originally published as the February 2020 dispatch
T.S. Eliot was an American-born British poet, playwright, and literary critic who is best-known for his works The Waste Land, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, and Four Quartets. Eliot was an essential part of the modernist movement and encouraged exploration of spiritual and cultural uncertainty.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1888, Eliot studied at Harvard University before moving to England in 1927. His contributions to literature were recognized with several honors, including the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1948. Today, Eliot is regarded as one of the most influential poets of the twentieth century, and is celebrated for his engagement with culture and faith as well as his artistic ability.
