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May 2022
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EP09 - At the Violet Hour | Eliot, “The ...

David Anderson and Eric Williams
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T. S. Eliot, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (Part Two). The conclusion of our discussion of “Prufrock,” Eliot’s seminal exploration of modern alienation. Professing Literature is officially back! Thanks for your patience during our hiatus. We've got more episodes coming. Thanks so much for your support! We'd love to hear what you think about this ... Show More
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