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Read by actors Michael Gough, Edward Fox, and Eileen Atkins, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land expresses the disillusionment and disgust of the post–World War I era in Europe. In this documentary, professor Frank Kermode, biographer Peter Ackroyd, and poets Sir Stephen Spender and Craig Raine examine the complex nature of Eliot’s influential poem, analyze its appeal, and trace the reasons why it became one of the best-known emblems of the 20th century.
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How long is T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' has a runtime of 59m ( and 59 minutes).
Who directed T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' was directed by David Thomas and released in 1988.
What genre is T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' is a Documentary film (1988).
Who stars in T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
The cast of T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' includes Peter Ackroyd, Eileen Atkins.
