What does the cryptic crossword clue "King takes courses, becoming great in English verse (5)" mean?

The definition is "King". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of TAKES = KEATS; definition: "great in English verse" The answer is KEATS.

King takes courses, becoming great in English verse (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 10 Across | 2020-08-20 flower

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