W. H. Auden in Context (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521196574)

W. H. Auden is a giant of twentieth-century English poetry whose writings demonstrate a sustained engagement with the times in which he lived. But how did the century's shifting cultural terrain affect him and his work? Written by distinguished poets and scholars, these brief but authoritative essays offer a varied set of coordinates by which to chart Auden's continuously evolving career, examining key aspects of his environmental, cultural, political, and creative contexts. Reaching beyond mere biography, these essays present Auden as the product of ongoing negotiations between himself, his time, and posterity, exploring the enduring power of his poetry to unsettle and provoke. The collection will prove valuable for scholars, researchers, and students of English literature, cultural studies, and creative writing.

Author: Tony Sharpe
ISBN-10: 0521196574
ISBN-13: 9780521196574
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/21/2013
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.30d

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Choice 01/01/2014