Laurie Anderson analyzes C.P. Cavafy’s 'Waiting for the Barbarians', noting how its themes resonate today, drawing parallels between the poem's societal landscape and modern political stagnation.
Anderson reflects on a striking similarity in government deadlock today and in Cavafy's work, hinting at a cultural cycle where societies await impending changes.
The poem's setting and themes spark thought about contemporary and historical parallels, like the declining Roman Empire's elite waiting for outsiders, evoking modern anxieties.
In Anderson's performance, the pairing of 'Waiting for the Barbarians' and 'Ithaca' illustrates Cavafy's timelessness, reinforcing how literature connects with significant historical and personal events.
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