Collected Poems, 1909-1962 (The Centenary Edition)
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By Marshal James Hogan - November 06, 2006

Compared to the poetry prior to the 20th century, the poetry of T.S. Eliot rings vibrant, unconventional and inventive. Eliot's poem "Journey of the Magi" is typical of his style and illustrates how Eliot's poetry changed the genre forever. In its compression of image and language, "Journey of the Magi" is a complex poem, reflective of the complex…

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