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EP09 - At the Violet Hour | Eliot, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (Part Two)

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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 episode or any of the others. Please send questions, comments, or otherwise to [email protected]. ------------ Theme Music: "Nobility" by Wicked Cinema Opening Passage Music: “A Short Story” by Andrea Colella

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