#20 The Wasteland | Part 1 | Twentieth Century Fiction

Welcome to 'Twentieth Century Fiction' course !

Journey into the heart of T.S. Eliot's groundbreaking poem, The Waste Land, as we explore its first section, "The Burial of the Dead." Uncover the secrets of Eliot's "mythic method," where ancient myths collide with the stark realities of post-World War I Europe. We'll witness the collapse of civilization, the haunting presence of death, and the numbing despair of modern life. From lilacs blooming in barren lands to the unsettling image of fear in a handful of dust, this lecture will unlock the poem's powerful imagery and thought-provoking themes.
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