Author
T.S. Eliot
September 26, 1888 – January 4, 1965 · United States
Playwright, Poet, Essayist, Literary critic, Social critic, Short story writer, University teacher, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Children's writer, Journalist, Critic, Writer, Nobel Prize winner
Titles on list
3
Total weeks
26
Peak rank
#3
Biography
- Born
- September 26, 1888 · St. Louis
- Died
- January 4, 1965 · Kensington
- Nationality
- United States
- Gender
- Male
- Languages
- English
- Education
- University of Paris, Harvard University, Merton College, Milton Academy, Harvard College, Eliot House
Awards & Honours
- 1948Nobel Prize in Literature
- 1948Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
- 1950Tony Award for Best Play
- 1951doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
- 1952honorary doctor of the University of Rennes
- 1959Emerson-Thoreau Medal
- 1964Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 1981Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical
- 1983Tony Award for Best Original Score
- 1983Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Order of Merit
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
On the Bestseller Lists
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