Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - Prelude 4

This video is part of the Perfecting Poetry series, focusing on T. S. Eliot's Preludes, specifically Prelude IV. The lesson explores themes of fleeting hope and modernity, using imagery and symbolism to depict the soul and Christ. It discusses literary devices like synecdoche, polysyndeton, and personification, and delves into spiritual longing and nihilism. The analysis concludes with a reflection on the poem's themes, encouraging viewers to find beauty beyond the mundane.

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