176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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As both a politically engaged and stylistically versatile poet, W.H. Auden is one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. His work is not only widely studied and read, but has been used in musical scores and quoted in Hollywood films.
This guide to Auden’s compelling work offers:
an accessible introduction to the contexts and many interpretations of Auden’s texts,... Read more
Introduction Part 1: Life and Contexts Life. The Literary Context. The Historical Context. The Personal Context Part 2: The Work Auden's Books of Poetry. A Note on Auden as Dramatist. Poems Individually Considered Part 3: Criticism Critical Contours: Auden and His Readers. Critical Perspectives Part 4: Further Reading Chronology. Select Bibliography
Biography
Tony Sharpe
