Episode 27: T.S. Eliot | The Authority with Joseph Pearce
Channel: TAN Books
Date: 2024-01-08

Joseph Pearce introduces listeners to the life and literary contributions of T.S. Eliot, a prominent 20th-century poet. Pearce discusses Eliot's upbringing, education, and early influences, highlighting his journey from a Unitarian background to embracing Christianity. The episode delves into Eliot's most famous work, "The Waste Land," exploring its cultural impact, themes, and misunderstood aspects. Additionally, it touches upon other key poems like "The Hollow Men" and "The Journey of the Magi," revealing Eliot's evolving perspectives and eventual conversion to Christianity in 1927.

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