The Waste Land and Other Poems (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Astounding modernist poetry!

One of the smallest of the B&N Classics, The Waste Land and Other Poems nevertheless contains some of the best poetry of the 20th century and, quite frankly, of all time. Eliot's Ezra Pound-inspired style utterly enhances the cold, sterile, occasionally Kafkaesque mood of his early poetry, and this volume contains Eliot's preeminent early work: "Prufrock and Other Observations," "Poems 1920," and, of course, "The Waste Land," a masterpiece of modernist literature. Highly influential even today, Eliot's cynical description of a cold, harsh modern world raises pertinent philisophical questions about the human condition, as well as our world today. Eliot's penetrating observations are enhanced by his brusque and often aloof style of poetry, a style punctuated by significant pauses and characterized by short, fragmented lines, as well as varying rhyme scheme (when applicable) and diverse meter. This little book provides an excellent introduction to T.S. Eliot in general, but "The Waste Land" alone is worth your money. Absolutely influential and simply stunning--oh, and Eliot's vocabulary is masterful!

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the quintessential modern poet

t.s. eliot was doubtlessly the greatest poet of the twentieth century. with a commanding knowledge of over 8 different languages, more than 6 of which appear in 'the waste land,' his poetry is a testament to his brilliance. only he could allude to 'tristan und isolde' and 'hamlet' and 'london bridge is falling down' in the same poem.....

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great

prufrock and the wasteland have to be the finest work produced by eliot, and it is great to see them collected in this inexpensive, short collection.

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Is this good for 13 year olds??????????????

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A few of the best poems ever written

By the title itself, this collection contains two poems that every English-speaking poet must read: "The Waste Land" and "Prufrock." Eliot's masterpieces rank him among the best poets of his language.

Good Work

This is an awesome collection to have in one's own library.

Everyone should own this work, along with Ohio Blue Tips by Jeanne E. Clark, The Photos In The Closet by Daniel E. Lopez, and works by Alison Townsend.

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This book encloses some of the most wonderful rhyming poetry you will ever read. From 'The Wasteland', an interesting poem about what the world is like and has become, to a poem written in French about a lazy waiter, every verse in this book deserves to be read by poetry enthusiasts of all kinds.

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