How did Pere Gimferrer’s poetry reflect the influence of T.S. Eliot?

The poetry of Pere Gimferrer reflects the influence of T.S. Eliot primarily through its erudition and a deliberate shift in narrative voice. This influence is notably evident in his work L’espai desert (1977; “Deserted Space”).

In his verse, Gimferrer moves away from the traditional, personal lyrical “I” that characterized the work of his predecessors. By adopting this approach, he mirrors the impersonal, modernist techniques often associated with Eliot’s poetic style, prioritizing a broader, more detached exploration of themes over individual expression.1