Dueling Prufrocks: Anthony Hopkins vs. T.S. Eliot

If you are a fan of T.S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” you might like to compare a six-minute reading by actor Anthony Hopkins (find it here) versus T.S. Eliot‘s eight-minute performance (find it here). Which do you prefer? We would appreciate any comments.

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T.S. Eliot Reads The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

I recently listened to a recording of Anthony Hopkins reading “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” which he speeds through in about six minutes. I much prefer T.S. Eliot‘s well-modulated and moving eight-minute performance.

Take a few moments for yourself today and listen to the great poet read one of his most beloved works. Just click this link.

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