Miłosz, Czesław 1911–

Born in Lithuania, Miłosz is a poet and essayist now residing in the United States. An early preoccupation with the history and landscape of his native country matured into a philosophy of poetry which Miłosz explains as the "consciousness of an epoch." His verse is noted for its blending of classical and modern elements. (See also CLC, Vol. 5, and Contemporary Authors, Vols. 81-84.)