The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacr · T. S. Eliot

Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an e

The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality.

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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.