Modernism, Postmodernism, and the Death of Tragedy
April 27-May 20
The Wasteland was the defining text of the Modern Era. Other writers modeled themselves and their writing after this seminal work. Despite its renown, this poem has stumped readers and critics alike. Eliot included DOZENS of references and allusions to other works, other writers, and other significant events in history. Because of the density of the poem, you might want to read about the poem here, in addition to using the hyperlinks included in the text itself.
The Wasteland, by TS Eliot
The Wasteland was the defining text of the Modern Era. Other writers modeled themselves and their writing after this seminal work. Despite its renown, this poem has stumped readers and critics alike. Eliot included DOZENS of references and allusions to other works, other writers, and other significant events in history. Because of the density of the poem, you might want to read about the poem here, in addition to using the hyperlinks included in the text itself.
The Wasteland, by TS Eliot