T. S. Eliot 
Waste Land 

The Waste Land is a modernist poem written by T. S. Eliot, first published in 1922. It is considered one of the most important and influential poems of the 20th century. The poem is known for its complex structure, rich allusions, and exploration of various themes, including disillusionment, cultural decay, and the search for spiritual renewal in a post-World War I world.