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The Waste Land and Other Poems

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Poetry Classics Fiction

by T.S. Eliot

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4.23 (38.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1922
description 88 pages

The Waste Land and Other Poems by T.S. Eliot holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 38.5K reader ratings. First published in 1922. The book spans 88 pages.

About The Waste Land and Other Poems

Few readers need any introduction to the work of the most influential poet of the twentieth century. In addition to the title poem, this selecion includes "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", "Gerontion", "Ash Wednesday", and other poems from Mr. Eliot's early and middle work. "In ten years' time," wrote Edmund Wilson in Axel0s Castle (1931), "Eliot has left upon English poetry a mark more unmistakable than that of any other poet writing in English." In 1948 Mr. Eliot was awarded the Nobel Prize "for his work as trail-blazing pioneer of modern poetry".

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Author T.S. Eliot
Published 1922
Pages 88
Genres Poetry, Classics, Fiction
Average Rating 4.23 / 5.00
Total Ratings 38,462

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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38.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.23, The Waste Land and Other Poems is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.11, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Waste Land and Other Poems?

The Waste Land and Other Poems is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is The Waste Land and Other Poems worth reading?

Based on 38.5K reader ratings, The Waste Land and Other Poems has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Waste Land and Other Poems?

The Waste Land and Other Poems has 88 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Waste Land and Other Poems?

The Waste Land and Other Poems was written by T.S. Eliot. It was first published in 1922.

What is the ISBN for The Waste Land and Other Poems?

The ISBN-13 for The Waste Land and Other Poems is 9780156948780.0.

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