The "Lord Chandos Letter" is a famous letter written by the English poet W. H. Auden in 1930. It is addressed to Lord Chandos, a fictional character created by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. In the letter, Lord Chandos expresses his struggle with language and communication, feeling that words have become inadequate to convey his thoughts and emotions. This letter is often interpreted as a reflection on the limitations of language and the challenges of expressing complex ideas. It highlights the tension between the richness of human experience and the constraints of verbal expression, making it a significant work in literary discussions about language and meaning.