Vivienne Haigh-Wood Eliot

Vivienne Haigh-Wood Eliot was an English woman known for her close relationship with the poet T.S. Eliot, whom she married. She was a writer and editor, and her life was marked by mental health struggles. Their marriage was complex, with periods of separation and her ongoing mental health challenges affecting both their lives. Vivienne played a significant, though often hidden, role in Eliot’s personal life and work. Her story offers insight into the personal sacrifices and emotional complexities behind the creation of some of 20th-century poetry.