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At the world's waning.

Authors :
Macfarlane, Robert
Source :
TLS. Times Literary Supplement. 11/16/2001, Issue 5146, p14. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses William Morris' co-translation of the 'Volsunga Saga' as a possible source for the title of T. S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land.' Background on Morris' work translating Icelandic prose sagas and songs; Discovery of Eliot's copy of the 'Volsunga Saga'; Annotations which Eliot may have made in the book; Connections between Eliot and Morris; Discussion of waste as a key concept for Eliot.

Subjects

Subjects :
*TITLES of poems
*SAGAS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0307661X
Issue :
5146
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
TLS. Times Literary Supplement
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5539278