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Auden, W. H.
W.H. Auden (1907-73), British-American poet, renowned for his skill with a range of poetic forms. Auden is best known as a political poet, but his vast output is by no means limited to political poetry. His most famous poems are "Funeral Blues", "September 1, 1939", "In Memory of W.B. Yeats" and "Musee des Beaux Arts".
Sites in Auden, W. H.
The W.H. Auden Society
Includes books by Auden, links to selected poems, and a list of recordings of his readings and of musical settings of his poems. Also news of publications and events of interest to readers of Auden.
W.H. Auden
A "Poetry Exhibit" at the Academy of American Poets website. Includes a brief biography, a selection of poems and an audio clip of Auden reading his poem "On the Circuit."
W.H. Auden
An introduction to the poet by Professor Eiichi Hishikawa, Faculty of Letters, Kobe University.
The Remarkable Wit of W.H. Auden
Biography, quotes and selected poems, at Hearts-ease.org
Auden at Home
An article on Auden's poetry by James Fenton in "The New York Review of Books."
The Permanent Auden, by Roger Kimball
This article in the New Criterion discusses Auden's contribution to English poetry.
W.H. Auden Papers
Inventory of W.H. Auden special collection at the University of Tulsa.
The Caliban Beneath the Skin
Article on Auden's poetic style and themes, with a focus on "The Sea and the Mirror."
Auden and Bishop
Discussion of Auden's early poetry and its influence on Elizabeth Bishop.
Auden's Poetry and his Last Years
Review on the World Socialist Website of Edward Mendelson's book "Later Auden", including a discussion of Auden's life and development as a poet.
The Guardian: W. H. Auden
Profile, articles, reviews and links.
Cool Quiz: W.H. Auden
Collection of quotes.
W. H. Auden Biography and Poems
Biographical information with a listing of poems and links to selected works. |
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