T.S. Eliot
Thomas Stearns Eliot was a poet, essayist and playwright. He was a leading figure of modernist poetry in the English language where he reinvigorated the art through his use of language, writing style, and verse structure. He is also noted for his critical essays, which often re-evaluated long-held cultural beliefs.
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Trending topics shown first"Do I dare Disturb the universe? In a minute there is time For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse."
"For I have known them all already, known them all—Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,I have measured out my life with coffee spoons."
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