Facts about T S Eliot

Famous English Poet - his work immortalised by the hit musical 'Cats'


Concise Biography, History & Facts About T. S. Eliot
Nationality - English American
Lifespan - 1888-1965
Pseudonyms - Charles Augustus Conybeare, Reverend Charles James Grimble, Gus Krutzch, Muriel A. Schwartz, and Helen B. Trundlett 
Education - Harvard, Sorbonne and Oxford University
Career - Poet, playwright, critic, banker, educator, and editor 

Famous Poems by T. S. Eliot
'Gus - The Theatre Cat' a poem
'Macavity - The Mystery Cat' poem
Famous Quote by T.S.Eliot
"Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers."

The Work of T. S. Eliot
Andrew Lloyd Webber was clearly a fan of this great poet and author. He was inspired to produce the musical 'Cats' which was based on the characters from his famous cat poems. The musical 'Cats' was a huge success all over the World and played for a record number of years. The most famous of songs from the musical was the haunting song "Memories".

 

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