An evening with the poetry of T S Eliot is on offer at the Oystercatchers Cafe, courtesy of Teignmouth Poetry.

A spokesman for the group said that few would dispute Eliot’s status as one of the 20th century’s major poets. His work could be a delight to read, but the meaning, line by line, could also be elusive.

A discussion on Eliot will be led by Andy Brown, on Monday, December 7, from 7.30pm.

Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1888, and In 1914 emigrated to England, becoming a UK citizen in 1927.

His most important poetry was written between these years: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock (1915) attracted huge attention and was followed by some of the best-known poems in the English language, including The Waste Land (1922) and Four Quartets (1945).

He is also known for his seven plays, particularly Murder in the Cathedral (1935). He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1948.

Another event is a poetry workshop with Graham Burchell, on Sunday, December 6, from 10am to 1pm, at the TAAG centre.

His poetry prowess has won him many accolades and much success in competitions, and the workshop theme will on writing for competition success.

Workshop places are limited to 14, so booking is advisable via email ianroyce@btinter net.com.