"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"

Definition

"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is a modernist poem written by T.S. Eliot that delves into themes of self-doubt, anxiety, and the fear of aging. It presents a stream-of-consciousness narrative from the perspective of Prufrock, a middle-aged man who is hesitant to take action in his life.

Related terms

Stream-of-Consciousness: Stream-of-consciousness is a narrative technique that presents the flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a character's mind without any logical structure.

Modernism: Modernism refers to a literary and artistic movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by experimentation with form, fragmented narratives, and themes of disillusionment.

Allusion:

An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, historical event, or cultural symbol within a literary text. It adds depth and layers of meaning to the writing.