Auden
Author: Davenport-Hines, Richard
ISBN: 9780099442561
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year first published: 02 Feb 2004
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback / softback
'A refreshing and convincing all-round portrait of the greatest English poet of this century, warts and all' Independent on Sunday
Auden's dedication as a writer was matched only by his commitment to challenging the received view of political and personal life. The definitive biography goes beyond a study of the great poet to create a vibrant and masterful commentary on Auden's work, ideas and life within the context of the wars, ideologies, spiritual quests and sexual attitudes of this century.
ISBN: 9780099442561
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year first published: 02 Feb 2004
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback / softback
'A refreshing and convincing all-round portrait of the greatest English poet of this century, warts and all' Independent on Sunday
Auden's dedication as a writer was matched only by his commitment to challenging the received view of political and personal life. The definitive biography goes beyond a study of the great poet to create a vibrant and masterful commentary on Auden's work, ideas and life within the context of the wars, ideologies, spiritual quests and sexual attitudes of this century.
