T.S. Elliot and a Coward
Einstein once said, "Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character." T.S. Elliot's main character in "The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock" epitomizes this statement; by failing to take action, J. Alfred Prufrock is forced to live a life of futile wants and utter loneliness.
A talented writer, T.S. Elliot has established himself among the top poets of the twentieth century. Leaving his birthplace of St. Louis, Missouri, Elliot acquired an education from several impressive establishments such as Harvard, Oxford, and the Sorbonne. "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" was Elliot's first major published work, followed by several other pieces, including "The Wasteland", "Ash-Wednesday", and "The Cocktail Party". In 1948, Elliot received the Nobel Prize in literature, a notable accomplishment for any writer. Elliot also contributed to the literary world by founding a literary journal, Criterion. Never abandoning his love of literature, Elliot acted as a......
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