Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot
"Four Quartets" is a collection of four long poems that delve into the nature of time, perspective, and human experience. The poems explore deep spiritual and philosophical themes, including the struggle between the temporal and eternal, the cyclical nature of life, and the quest for divine understanding. The work also reflects on the devastation of World War II, the passage of time, and the nature of memory and experience.
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- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 40-60
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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