The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue
The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2011
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Poem • Fiction
New York City • 1940s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue, W.H. Auden explores the psychological and existential struggles faced by individuals during World War II. The poem centers on four characters who meet in a bar and engage in a reflective dialogue, delving into themes of identity, spirituality, and the search for meaning in a disorienting world.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Challenging
Emotional
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W.H. Auden's The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue is acclaimed for its innovative exploration of post-war disillusionment. Critics praise its rich language and psychological depth, though its complex structure challenges some readers. The poem's introspective nature and modernist themes resonate, yet may feel inaccessible to those unfamiliar with its style.
Who Should Read The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue?
A reader who enjoys The Age of Anxiety: A Baroque Eclogue by W.H. Auden likely appreciates mid-20th-century poetry and existential themes. Fans of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land or Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway might find similar appeal in its exploration of human isolation and quest for meaning.
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Poem • Fiction
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2011
Adult
18+ years
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