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The Confidential Clerk

T.S. Eliot
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The Confidential Clerk

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1975

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T.S. Eliot

The Confidential Clerk

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature
Setting

London, England • 1950s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Confidential Clerk is a play by T.S. Eliot that explores themes of identity and self-discovery. It follows a young man employed as a clerk, uncovering personal secrets and familial connections amidst a backdrop of complex relationships. The narrative delves into existential questions and the search for belonging in a seemingly rigid societal structure.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

182 ratings

53%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Confidential Clerk by T.S. Eliot is praised for its witty dialogue and exploration of identity, featuring complex characters and intricate relationships. However, some critics find its philosophical depth at times overshadows narrative clarity. While admired by enthusiasts of thoughtful theater, it may challenge those seeking straightforward storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Confidential Clerk?

A reader who enjoys The Confidential Clerk by T.S. Eliot likely appreciates modernist literature and poetic drama. They might also enjoy books like No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre and Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, which delve into existential themes and character introspection.

4.0

182 ratings

53%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature
Setting

London, England • 1950s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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