Who is the poet in English Literature?

It's impossible to say definitively who "the poet" is in English literature, as there are countless poets who have contributed to the rich tapestry of English poetry!

To narrow down the question, we could consider:

* The most influential poets: William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Blake, William Wordsworth, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, among others, have shaped the course of English poetry.

* Poets who are considered the best: This is highly subjective, but many would include poets like T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, Sylvia Plath, and Seamus Heaney.

* The most popular poets: This could vary depending on the time period and audience, but poets like Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, and Maya Angelou are well-loved and widely read.

Instead of asking "who" is the poet, it might be more helpful to ask:

* What kind of poetry are you interested in? Romantic, Victorian, modernist, contemporary?

* What themes are you interested in? Love, nature, politics, social justice?

* Who are your favorite poets already? Their work can lead you to other poets you might enjoy.

Once you have a better idea of what you are looking for, I can help you find specific poets and poems that might be a good fit for you.