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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
272 pages, 2002
fiction
1382 booksLet us go also, you and me, When the evening is spread out against the sky like a patient etherized upon a table; Let us go, through certain half – deserted thoroughfares, The murmuring retreats Of restless nights in one – night cheap hospices.
T. S. Eliot's The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock explores the theme of self-doubt. The protagonist, Prufrock, is constantly questioning his worth and decisions. This book encourages us to face our insecurities and not let them control our lives.
Prufrock's fear of aging and death is a recurring theme in the book. He is constantly worried about the passing of time and the inevitability of aging. This book encourages us to embrace the natural process of aging and to live in the present.
Eliot uses vivid and imaginative imagery to bring Prufrock's inner world to life. This book encourages us to use our imagination to understand and empathize with others.
Prufrock's inability to express his feelings and thoughts is a central theme in the book. This book encourages us to communicate openly and honestly with others, and not to let fear or insecurity hold us back.
Throughout the book, Prufrock is searching for meaning and purpose in his life. This book encourages us to explore our own lives, to find what gives us joy and purpose, and to pursue it with passion.
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Eliot's 'Prufrock' is the best poem I have seen from any living writer.
'Prufrock' is a work of genius. It has altered the course of English poetry.
Eliot's 'Prufrock' is a landmark, a turning point in English poetry.
'Prufrock' is a masterpiece, one of the greatest poems of the 20th century.
Eliot's 'Prufrock' is a poem of profound disillusionment and despair.