Taking the question in general, I should say, in t · T. S. Eliot

[ On The Waste Land:] Various critics have done me

Taking the question in general, I should say, in the case of many poets, that the most important thing for them to do … is to write as little as possible.

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T. S. Eliot

1888-09-26 — 1965-01-04 · St. Louis

Thomas Stearns Eliot was an Anglo-American poet, playwright, literary critic, and editor, widely regarded as one of the most important English-language poets of the 20th century. His work is marked by a profound exploration of the human condition, spirituality, and the disintegration of modern society. Eliot is known for his erudite language, imagistic complexity, and his approach to themes such as time, memory, and faith.

Awards (2)

1948

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.

1948

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.