"Whispers from the Waste Land" : The World of T.S. Eliot & 20th Century Poetry

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance

Age Group:

Ages 19+
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Event Details

If you “dare disturb the universe,” let’s untangle the world of  T.S. Eliot’s iconic poetic puzzle, “The Waste Land,” and I [we] will show you something different…”

We will be interactively exploring “The Waste Land” and Eliot’s impact on 20th century poetry to find our own meanings and place in this world. NO prior poetry experience needed!-- just an open mind :) 

Find “The Waste Land” here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47311/the-waste-land (also attached in event description; printed copies will be passed out at this meeting). And snacks. :) 

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The Sarbanes branch presents "The Salisbury Salon" -- an open literary, artistic, and philosophical circle. A novel take on Enlightenment-period literary salons, The Salisbury Salon aims to be a welcoming space for ALL to engage in hearty discussion and activities, share personal projects, and enjoy good company over refreshments. Meetings will be held the first and third Saturdays of each month,* and discussion/activity topics will be announced monthly. Registration is not required but is encouraged.

Some past topics/events:

  • "American Gothic"
  • "Dream a Little Dream of Me" (dream intepretation, surrealism, psychoanalysis)
  • Frigid Fables (Nordic myths & learning runes)
  • Classic Horror in Literature & Film 
  • Astrology 101/Tarot 101
  • Film screenings
  • The Salisbury Soirée: a Roaring 20s Holiday

Please reach out with any questions, ideas, and art! 

NEXT EVENT: "A HOLIDAY IN OLD HOLLYWOOD" (DECEMBER 7th)

*Meeting & special event dates are subject to change; please see wicomicolibrary.org/events for regular updates.*