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The Mermaid Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
I grow old… I grow old…
I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?
I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.
I do not think that they will sing to me.
I have seen them riding seaward on the waves
Combing the white hair of the waves blown back
When the wind blows the water white and black.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown
Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
(T.S. Eliot, 1915)
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Eternal Fireplace: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot explores themes of modern alienation, self-doubt, and the paralysis of the individual in a society filled with expectations. The poem is characterized by the speaker's feelings of isolation and inadequacy, particularly in his interactions with others, especially women. It reflects the fragmentation and uncertainty of the modern world, capturing the inner turmoil of an individual struggling to find meaning in an increasingly impersonal society. Ultimately, it serves as a powerful exploration of existential crises and thwarted desires in the modern age.
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