Letters of T. S. Eliot Volume 8 by T S Eliot HARDBACK 9780571316380

Name: Letters of T. S. Eliot Volume 8 by T S Eliot HARDBACK 9780571316380
Brand: Faber & Faber

Faber & Faber

Explore the compelling period of T. S. Eliot's life between 1936 and 1938 in Volume 8 of his collected letters. This hardcover edition delves into Eliot's increasing public role, his demanding work as an editor and publisher, and his personal relationships. Discover Eliot's engagement with various public events, his commissioning of new works, and his warm correspondence with friends like Virginia Woolf and colleagues such as Geoffrey Faber. The volume also touches upon his growing connection with his godchildren, foreshadowing his iconic "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." It poignantly covers the separation from his first wife, Vivien, and her subsequent institutionalization. Amidst these personal and professional demands, Eliot also dedicates himself to composing his second play, "The Family Reunion." This meticulously edited volume offers invaluable insight into a pivotal era of T. S. Eliot's life and work. Summary: Letters of T. S. Eliot Volume 8, 1936-1938, Hardcover, by T. S. Eliot, published by Faber, 1168 pages, ISBN 9780571316380.