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Comment 27 of 27, added on March 31st, 2009 at 3:36 AM.
As an inseperable part of the modernist movement in poetry, "Preludes"
offers an insight into the impersonal, anti-romatic, psychological and
provocative style framed by Eliot which was to characterise major modern
poems of the era. So much stark is the depiction of the dingy milieu of
emotionless city life that all positive aspects have been deliberately
subdued to the depiction of dirt. Finally the non-committal, cynical
existential outlook of the poet persists in his gestures of wiping his hand
over his mouth with a futile laughter. At a rare instance of being personal
the poet ultimately surrenders his feelings of disgust as he can no longer
hold on to the pessimism he comes across.
Chiranjit Kr. Nandy from India
Comment 26 of 27, added on February 20th, 2008 at 1:36 PM.
Wow, this poem is amazing. I mean there is a prostitute a poor,
under-payed, over-worked, poor worker. It is all the poem you will ever
need on those lonely, cold nights - when nothing's on the tele.
Terence Govender from South Africa
Comment 25 of 27, added on April 25th, 2007 at 6:20 AM.
Hi I'm in grade 11 and I am studying 5 of T.S. Eliot's poems and one of
them happens to be Preludes. I find analyzing Preludes and his other poems
are really hard!
Pris from Australia
Comment 24 of 27, added on May 6th, 2006 at 4:40 AM.
Is a deeply thoughtful poem.It illustrates human misery and reality of
life.It gives you a wide image of life. Life is not only based on
materialism but, it is based on the"Fruitful essence" of trials and
tribulations.
FARZAANA EBRAHIM KHOTA from South Africa
Comment 23 of 27, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 7:09 AM.
Eliot's Preludes thrives on mans allienation in thh modern world. Mans lack
of focus and ambition is noticed yet unchanged. Eliot makes man realize
their downfall and uncertainty in this new era, however mans unwillingness
to change is equally their downfall. Eliot basically addresses mans eternal
problems and provides an unsugar coated view into reality.
Uzair Ravat from South Africa
Comment 22 of 27, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 6:51 AM.
"Preludes",states the bare reality of life, misery,anarchy etc. This poem
has made me introspect in my life and the world at large , thus changing my
opinion on issues.
Abdullah Ballim from South Africa
Comment 21 of 27, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 6:51 AM.
The poem gives you an awareness of mans' social unrest in an industrial
society showing us how monotonous life can be when alienating yourself from
society and running after materialism.
Muhammad Jameel Seedat from South Africa
Comment 20 of 27, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 6:51 AM.
Preludes is a deeply thought provoking poem. Eliot wrote this poem to make
mankind understand in waht condition we are living. He lived during the
time of the great depression and therefore, with this poem addressed many
issues which made mankind corrupt but the beauty part is that this poem
will always be relevant for future generations to come.
Muhammad Shaahid Abdool from South Africa
Comment 19 of 27, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 6:51 AM.
Prludes is such a poem that illustrates human misery and depression in such
a way that it makes one realise how common and lost our lives are. It also
creates the enthusiasm within a person to persist in chaniging his life
around in such a way that he finds peace and happiness within himself.
Zeyad Denath from South Africa
Comment 18 of 27, added on May 3rd, 2006 at 6:47 AM.
Preludes is an interesting poem that brings to light the issue of human
despair which is evident in todays' time. The poem is a prelude to what is
to come in the future - the total moral collapse of the world.
Tahseen Dasoo from South Africa
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As an inseperable part of the modernist movement in poetry, "Preludes"
offers an insight into the impersonal, anti-romatic, psychological and
provocative style framed by Eliot which was to characterise major modern
poems of the era. So much stark is the depiction of the dingy milieu of
emotionless city life that all positive aspects have been deliberately
subdued to the depiction of dirt. Finally the non-committal, cynical
existential outlook of the poet persists in his gestures of wiping his hand
over his mouth with a futile laughter. At a rare instance of being personal
the poet ultimately surrenders his feelings of disgust as he can no longer
hold on to the pessimism he comes across.
Chiranjit Kr. Nandy from India