He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948, "for his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry." ... Several factors are responsible for Eliot's infatuation with literature during his childhood. ... As Eliot was often isolated, his love of literature developed. ... The dissertation was accepted, but Eliot did not return to America to defend it so as to receive his doctorate. ... In an attempt to keep poetry alive he gave the world extraordinary works of literature. ...

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