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thomas stearns eliot

 

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Noun thomas stearns eliot has 1 sense
  1. Eliot, T. S. Eliot, Thomas Stearns Eliot - British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
    --1 is a kind of poet; dramatist, playwright

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Thomas Stearns Eliot

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Thomas Stearns Eliot, commonly known as T.S. Eliot, was a renowned American-British poet, playwright, and critic. He is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century and a key figure in literary modernism. Known for his profound and complex works, Eliot explored themes of disillusionment, spiritual crisis, and cultural decay.

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Noun:

1. Thomas Stearns Eliot - A prominent poet, playwright, and critic of the 20th century.

2. T.S. Eliot - A common abbreviation for Thomas Stearns Eliot, often used when referring to his works or quotes.

Example Sentences:

Sense 1:

Thomas Stearns Eliot received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.

Explore the profound poetry of Thomas Stearns Eliot.

Sense 2:

"The world ends not with a bang but a whimper" is a famous quote by T.S. Eliot.

T.S. Eliot's masterpiece "The Waste Land" is a landmark in modernist literature.

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