The Waste Land

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.