What does the cryptic crossword clue "English books absorbing love poet (5)" mean?

The definition is "poet". The wordplay uses charade, container. E (synonym of "English") + LIT (synonym of "books") + O (abbreviation of "love") [container: "absorbing"]; definition: "poet" The answer is ELIOT.

English books absorbing love poet (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29364 | 12 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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