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I discovered Eliot in my 20s. I’m still discovering him: I’ve been working my way through Four Quartets for about five years. Spent about 10 years discovering T
by pyuser583 6y ago
I discovered Eliot in my 20s. I’m still discovering him: I’ve been working my way through Four Quartets for about five years. Spent about 10 years discovering The Waste Land.
Yes he’s a privileged white male.
But even for younger readers, that’s not a huge turn off.
Besides, he may have been gay.
Regarding his public stature - he’s still present - more so than, say, Ezra Pound.
For example, “Better You Believe” (http://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/better-you-believe/ http://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/better-you-believe...) is one of the most popular short stories of the past decade. It’s partially inspired by the Waste Land. Parts of Song if Ice and Fire also drew inspiration from it.
- vixen99 6y agoSome readers must have an enormous problem with literary output by 'anonymous'. They might even have to resort to judging a piece on its merit.
- artsyca 6y agoI understand what you mean don't let the downvotes discourage you
- artsyca 6y agoI view the waste land as a form of hiphop before the concept ever existed. It's the pinnacle of rhythmic language and I guess it came before the beat generation? But yea it's like reading Ulysses by James Joyce -- you're better off reading it with a guide
- pyuser583 6y agoThe Waste Land was heavily influenced by radio. It’s as if you’re flipping through different channels. Also Eliot included rigorous footnotes. Still helps to have a guide, but the footnotes go a long way.
- pge 6y agoThe Beats are in the 50s (e.g., Howl 1956, On the Road 1957). The Waste Land is 1922.