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T. S. Eliot (Thomas Stearns Eliot) , born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis , was a central figure in English-language Modernist poetry and known as one of the 20th century's major poets. Eliot's notable works include "The Waste Land" and "Four Quartets", as well as "Burnt Norton".
Eliot had a diverse range of occupations, including poet, essayist, playwright, journalist, screenwriter, critic, and lyricist. He was educated at prominent institutions, such as Harvard University, Milton Academy, Merton College, Oxford, and the University of Paris. His genre of focus was primarily poetry.
T. S. Eliot was the son of Henry Ware Eliot and Charlotte Champe Stearns. He received the prestigious Order of Merit award during his lifetime. Eliot passed away on January 4, 1965, in Kensington.
