The Waste Land and Other Poems

by T.S. Eliot
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  • ID: 5965
  • Added: 2025-10-28
  • Updated: 2025-10-28
  • ISBN: 9781770482678
  • Publisher: Broadview Press
  • Published: 2010-12-21
  • Reviews: 3

This volume brings together the complete contents of T.S. Eliot's 'Prufrock and Other Observations,' 'Poems,' and 'The Waste Land,' providing a deep dive into his groundbreaking poetic works. The collection is enriched with an informative introduction, a selection of background materials, and two of Eliot’s most influential essays, 'Tradition and the Individual Talent' and 'The Metaphysical Poets.' /n/n The book also includes a wide range of contextual materials pertaining to Modernism, writings by Ezra Pound, H.D., and Mina Loy, reviews of 'The Waste Land,' art by Wyndham Lewis, and excerpts from essays by Virginia Woolf and others, making it an essential resource for literature enthusiasts.

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The Storygraph · 2025-10-28
disappointing 2.00

The reviewer finds the writing pretty but the subjects boring, noting strong antisemitic and sexist vibes. They read the book out of curiosity but were not impressed.

This reviewer appreciates the aesthetic quality of Eliot's writing but finds the subjects of the poems uninteresting. They note strong antisemitic and sexist undertones, which they find problematic. The reviewer read the book out of curiosity, having had it on their to-read list for a while, but ultimately found it disappointing. They acknowledge the beauty of the language but feel that the content does not live up to the expectations set by the writing style.

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    The writing is pretty, the subjects are wildly boring.

    Huge antisemitic and sexist vibes.

    I only read this because this has been in my 'to read' list.

Colorado Review · 2025-10-28
energetic 4.00

The reviewer describes the poems as energetic and full of allusions, with a rich, thick language. They see the work as a mirror to the modern world, reflecting its complexities and contradictions.

This reviewer finds Eliot's poetry to be dynamic and filled with allusions, creating a dense and engaging reading experience. They appreciate the way the poems reflect the modern world, capturing its energy and gesticulation. The reviewer sees the work as a mirror, offering insights into the complexities and contradictions of contemporary life. While the language can be challenging, they find it rewarding to engage with the depth and richness of the poems.

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    These are poems of energy and gesticulation, of allusion and words thick on the tongue.

    Beer's The Waste Land and Other Poems is a twenty-first-century mirror.

    The poems capture the energy and gesticulation of the modern world.

Edge-Induced Cohesion Blog · 2017-09-05
thoughtful 3.50

The reviewer acknowledges the influence of Eliot's earlier work but notes that it cannot be read without some criticism. They find the poetry thought-provoking and meaningful, even if not always enjoyable.

This reviewer appreciates the significance of Eliot's work, recognizing its influence on modern poetry. They highlight that while the poems are thought-provoking and rich in meaning, they also come with some criticisms. The reviewer suggests that the poems require a certain level of engagement and may not be universally enjoyed, but they do find value in the depth and complexity of the work. Overall, they see the poems as a mirror to the modern world, offering a unique perspective on civilization.

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    To be sure, his earlier work was certainly influential, but at the same time it is not work that can be read and enjoyed without some criticism.

    The poetry quality is excellent and the work is thought-provoking.

    The poems are a twenty-first-century mirror, offering a unique perspective on civilization.

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