"Eeldrop and Appleplex" by T. S. Eliot Though better known for his poems, this is an example of Eliot's short-story writing. In this book, he explores how looking at the world solely through the eyes of an academic can limit one's ability to actually live. With his signature wit and literary prowess, he looks at 20th century society through the eyes of the men and women who live in a working class area of London.