The term 'Prufrock Poet' refers to the poet T.S. Eliot, who wrote the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'. Eliot was an American-born British poet, playwright, and literary critic who is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 for his pioneering work in modernist poetry. His works are known for their complex symbolism and use of allusions to other works of literature.