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The Waste Land

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Regarded as a cornerstone of modernist poetry, this influential 434-line poem explores themes of disillusionment and fragmentation in the post-World War I era. First published in 1922, it features striking phrases that encapsulate its depth, such as "April is the cruelest month" and "I will show you fear in a handful of dust." The work’s innovative structure and rich allusions reflect the complexities of contemporary life, making it a pivotal text in understanding 20th-century literature.

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The Waste Land, T. S. Eliot

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2023
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Language
English
Publisher
Binker North
Released
2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
34
ISBN13
9781774419632
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First published
1922
Original title
The Waste Land
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Regarded as a cornerstone of modernist poetry, this influential 434-line poem explores themes of disillusionment and fragmentation in the post-World War I era. First published in 1922, it features striking phrases that encapsulate its depth, such as "April is the cruelest month" and "I will show you fear in a handful of dust." The work’s innovative structure and rich allusions reflect the complexities of contemporary life, making it a pivotal text in understanding 20th-century literature.