Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979) was an American poet and short-story writer who is celebrated for her precise, vivid, and insightful descriptions of the physical world. Renowned for her technical mastery and an ability to capture both the beauty and the underlying emotional currents of everyday experiences, Bishop's language is marked by a meticulous attention to detail and a restrained, understated style. Her body of work is not extensive, as she was meticulous and slow in her writing process, but it is highly acclaimed. Some of her best-known poems include "The Fish," "One Art," and "In the Waiting Room." Bishop's literary accolades include the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, the National Book Award, and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature. Her life encompassed difficult personal struggles, including depression, alcoholism, and the loss of loved ones, which subtly informed her poetry's reflective and poignant character.