Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - Introduction to T.S. Eliot

This video introduces T. S. Eliot's poetry, focusing on his background and major themes. Eliot's work reflects societal fragmentation, environmental bleakness, individualism, paralysis, and the futility of modern life. His poetry critiques the modern world, influenced by historical events like World War I and the Great Depression. Eliot's modernist style uses free verse and fragmented imagery to convey themes of disconnection and isolation. The video also highlights Eliot's critique of capitalism and its impact on society and the environment.

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