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Quote by T. S. Eliot

“With a poem you can say 'I got my feeling into words for myself. I now have the equivalent in words for that much of what I have felt.'”

Quote by T. S. Eliot

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T. S. Eliot, a British playwright and poet, was born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and died on January 4, 1965, in London, England. His works are known for their profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic style, making him one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. more

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