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The Waste Land

by T S Eliot

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm

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The Waste Land is a profound poem that examines the fragmented and disillusioned state of the world after World War I. Through its innovative structure and multiple voices, it captures the despair, decay, and alienation of post-war society, weaving together cultural references, myths, and allusions. The poem delves deeply into human experience, portraying the struggle between destruction and rebirth, hope and despair. It contrasts the harshness of spring with the comfort of winter, symbolizing the conflicting forces of renewal and stagnation. Various characters, from a disenchanted typist to the blind seer Tiresias, represent the alienation and confusion in modern life, revealing a world fractured by war and devoid of meaning. As the poem progresses, it suggests that despite the overwhelming sense of fragmentation, there remains a possibility for spiritual redemption and emotional connection. The final sections emphasize the importance of compassion, understanding, and human connection in overcoming the chaos of a broken world. Through its use of language, form, and imagery, The Waste Land remains a seminal work that has had a lasting impact on literature, offering profound insight into the modern human condition.

  • Title

    The Waste Land

  • Author

    T S Eliot

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    March 2025

  • Weight

    50g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9789370813656

  • ISBN-10

    9370813659

  • Eden Code

    7277791

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