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The Waste Land

The Waste Land

T. S. Eliot's masterpiece

19 ratings
85 reviews
#187 in paid Book
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$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 7, 2011
  • February 2, 2022

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NatureGuides Ltd.
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Experience T. S. Eliot's seminal poem with interactive features for a modern audience. Explore its meaning, structure, and historical context through synchronized performances, expert commentary, and original manuscript views.

✓Synchronized performance by Fiona Shaw
✓Audio readings by T. S. Eliot and others
✓Comprehensive interactive notes
✓Verse structure navigation
✓Expert video perspectives
✓Manuscript page examination
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Waste Land. Based on 19 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.

Positive things

  • ✨Exceptional content richness
  • 🎬Brilliant filmed performances
  • 🎧Superb audio readings
  • 📚Deep scholarly interpretations
  • 📱Excellent use of iPad capabilities
  • 👍Well-produced and crafted app
  • 💡Innovative presentation of literature
  • 💯Great value for money
  • 🌟Sets a benchmark for literary apps
  • 💖Assembled with love for the poet

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive price point
  • 📉Some older reviews mention outdated UI/resolution
  • ⚠️Occasional issues with large downloads
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What's New in The Waste Land

2.0.1

February 2, 2022

2022 sees the centenary of The Waste Land. For the first time, the app is available on iPhones alongside iPads. It also features an updated design.

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Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

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Nearly perfect

The only thing missing is a way to mark your place in the poem. It would be a very good addition. Otherwise it’s totally brilliant.
A disgruntled professorA disgruntled professor

Interactive Notes Inaccurate to Touch

When you touch on a highlighted part, the note does not pop up. You have to touch around the highlighted part—left, right, above, below and everywhere in between—to get the note to pop up. Very frustrating! Sent a support note to the devs. Let’s see whether and how soon they will fix it.

iPad OS 16.3.1; iPad Air 5th gen.

Other than the “Perspectives” section, the content seems to be OK.
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Diritta ViaDiritta Via

Really exceptional content

You get a lot of bang for your buck with this app, including a filmed reading of the poem by Fiona Shaw and readings by many other famous actors such ad Alec Guiness. In may come as a surprise to learn T S Eliot‘s own oft cited reading of the wasteland is actually not that good as he completely fails to convey the many different voices who are speaking in the poem. My advice: listen to a proper actor reading it and get this app
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Der EnglanderDer Englander

Beautiful

Grateful for this. And would love to see more like it.
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Brilliant

I have watched Fiona Shaw's performance at least a dozen times and am always floored.
Pgs2.0Pgs2.0
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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Interactive notes inaccurate to touch

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Sound stopped working

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April update won't update

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Built-in videos and readings not working after update

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No sound on download

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App won't update

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Audio not working

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No sound coming through

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App doesn't download to computer for syncing

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Video of Fiona Shaw's performance cannot be stopped

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Missing opening quotation from Petronius

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Audio is non-existent

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Facsimile with Pound's editorial additions is not the typescript version

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Requested Features

3 requests

Way to mark place in poem

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Dark mode option

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FAQ

What is The Waste Land app?

The Waste Land app is a digital edition of T. S. Eliot's revolutionary poem. It brings the work to life for a 21st-century audience with a wealth of interactive features designed to illuminate its significance and influence.

What are the key features of The Waste Land app?

Key features include a specially filmed performance by Fiona Shaw synchronized to the text, audio readings by T. S. Eliot and other notable figures, comprehensive interactive notes for understanding references, a navigation tool to reveal verse structure, expert video perspectives, and the ability to examine original manuscript pages.

How much does The Waste Land app cost?

The app is a paid application, reflecting its comprehensive and unique interactive content. The exact price can be found on the app store listing.

What devices is The Waste Land app compatible with?

The description mentions it as an 'iPad' application and refers to 'revolutionary interactive books for iPad', suggesting it is primarily designed for the iPad. Compatibility details would be available on the app store.

Who would benefit from using The Waste Land app?

This app is ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of T. S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'. It's particularly useful for those who find traditional literary analysis challenging and appreciate multimedia learning.