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“All our knowledge brings us nearer to our ignorance.”

Quote by T. S. Eliot

Book:The Waste Land and Other Poems

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The Waste Land and Other Poems

This volume includes T.S. Eliot's influential poem 'The Waste Land,' a landmark in modernist poetry, along with a selection of additional works that showcase Eliot's poetic style and thematic concerns. more

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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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