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, from publication to the present
an introduction to key critical texts and perspectives on Auden 's life and work, situated in a broader critical history
cross-references between...
As both a politically engaged and stylistically versatile poet, W.H. Auden is one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. His wor...
