151 results for 'Auden, WH'

Auden is a masterful biography that takes the full measure of one of the greatest English poets and most compelling literary figures of the 20th century. This comprehensive work explores the poet's...

W.H. Auden: A Guide to His Life and Work is an essential introduction to one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. This guide provides an accessible overview of Auden's contexts,...

W.H. Auden's Collected Poems presents a comprehensive collection of his works, showcasing the range and depth of his poetic voice.The poems included in this volume represent the texts that Auden...

This comprehensive commentary provides an in-depth exploration of W.H. Auden's works, covering his poetry, plays, and librettos. John Fuller offers a detailed analysis, including publishing history,...

Auden and the Muse of HistoryThis study explores W. H. Auden's work from the late 1930s to the late 1950s, as he grappled with the poet's responsibility in the face of fascism and industrialized...

The Psalms and Me: A Personal Story Behind the Revised Book of Common Prayer. In 1979, the Book of Common Prayer was revised, introducing a new translation of the Psalter. This retranslation has...

The Complete Works of W. H. Auden: Poems, Volume I 1927-1939 by W. H. Auden. This first volume of the definitive edition of Auden's poems brings together his earliest work and those written during...

Auden and Isherwood: The Berlin Years In the early thirties, Berlin was a city of vibrant culture and artistic expression. As the Weimar Republic faltered, it became a magnet for talented writers and...

The Complete Works of W. H. Auden: Poems, Volume II 1940-1973 by W. H. Auden. This second volume of the first complete edition of Auden's poems presents his work as a mature artist, featuring all...

The Shield of Achilles by W. H. Auden is a critically acclaimed poetry collection that won the 1956 National Book Award in Poetry. This edition features the complete text of Auden's award-winning...

The Cambridge Companion to W. H. Auden is a comprehensive collection of essays by leading experts on the life and work of W.H. Auden, one of the major English-speaking poets of the twentieth century...

Alexander McCall Smith's personal account of how W. H. Auden has guided his life and might guide yours too is a charming exploration of the poet's enduring relevance. The author, a novelist known for...

W.H. Auden and Stella Musulin: A Friendship that Shaped Austrian Culture In the vibrant city of Vienna, two intellectual giants met in the 1950s, forging a lasting bond that would have far-reaching...

A gripping sequel to Doubt, Proof follows Caroline Auden as she struggles to rebuild her life after a career-threatening case. Haunted by betrayal and grief, she discovers that her grandmother's...

Alexander McCall Smith's personal account of how W. H. Auden has guided his life and might do for you too is a charming exploration of the poet's enduring relevance. The author, a novelist known for...

W. H. Auden's early life and poetry are reexamined in this groundbreaking study, shedding new light on his artistic development and shifting beliefs about political belonging in interwar England. The...

W.H. Auden Poems by Wystan Hugh Auden and John Fuller W.H. Auden was a poet of immense influence, whose work spanned multiple genres and forms. His first full-length collection, Poems, was published...

The Plural of Us: Poetry and Community in Auden and Others by Bonnie Costello explores the poet's use of the first-person plural voice, or "we", a pronoun often overlooked despite its significance...

The Plural of Us: Poetry and Community in Auden and Others by Bonnie Costello explores the poet's use of the first-person plural voice, or "we", in poetry. This approach has been overlooked despite...

W.H. Auden and Hannah Arendt were two prominent thinkers who grappled with the profound events of the mid-twentieth century. Their works reveal an unexpected affinity, as they explored the concept of...

Rufus O'Callaghan's life is one of precarious existence, living off the streets and working as a confidential informant for the police. But when he arrives at their arranged meeting, he finds his...

W.H. Auden's most famous poem, 'September 1, 1939', has endured long after its initial publication in 1939. This poem, and the poet who wrote it, are at the heart of Ian Sansom's fascinating...

W.H. Auden's Prose and Travel Books in Prose and Verse is a collection of essays, reviews, and other prose that he published or prepared for publication between 1949 and December 1955. This title...

Lead Mining Land: Astride Auden's Watershed explores the complex relationship between industrial development and environmental degradation in the Northern Pennines. Chrissie Peters and Judith Milton...

A critical analysis of 30 selected poems from W.H. Auden, Ted Hughes, John Keats, Philip Larkin and W.B. Yeats provides a comprehensive guide for students of English literature. This ready reference...

Audrey Meets Auden and the Astronauts by Susan Frame is an engaging Level 6 Set 2b book that focuses on the 'au' and 'oor' graphemes. At its core, this book tells the story of Audrey's surprise at a...

Solutions for Writers offers practical and instantly usable techniques and advice for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Master editor Sol Stein shares his expertise to help you improve your craft...

February House is the story of an extraordinary experiment in communal living, which took place at 7 Middagh Street in Brooklyn during 1940 and 1941. This was a year-long party that brought together...

For many families, a simple change in diet can have a profound impact on their lives. Ryan Fernando's story is one such example. As a nutritionist who has worked with numerous clients, including...

Blending sounds together to make words is an essential skill for early readers. This book, Essential Blending Book 20: Wh Ph Ew Oe, helps children practice this phonics learning from Reception...

A beautifully illustrated anthology of poetry celebrating babies, children and childhood is presented in this charming collection. Featuring some of the most beloved poets, including William Blake,...

The Orators by Wystan Hugh Auden is a significant work of modernist poetry, first published in 1932. Considered a powerful addition to the canon, it was praised for its innovative form and impact...

Sicily has been shaped by countless cultures over the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on its literature. From the Phoenicians to the Byzantines, each influence has contributed to the island's...

Auden's first volume published after his departure to America in 1939, Another Time is a collection of poems that reflect the intellectual climate of the times. Dedicated to Chester Kallman, these...

W.H. Auden's Collected Longer Poems brings together six of his most original and technically virtuosic works, published between 1930 and 1947. These poems offer a unique insight into the emotional...

W.H. Auden's The Prolific and the Devourer is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature, drawing inspiration from William Blake's influential work. In this book, Auden examines the dual forces...

W.H. Auden's Collected Shorter Poems, 1927-1959 is a masterful collection that showcases his innovative approach to modern poetry.Auden's work spans a wide range of styles and subjects, from the...

Wystan Hugh Auden's Selected Poems is a comprehensive collection of his work, featuring 120 poems in a single volume. The edition has been significantly expanded by editor Edward Mendelson, who has...

A collection of W.H. Auden's light verse, carefully assembled by his literary executor, brings together a diverse range of poems and songs that showcase the author's wit and charm.From humorous...

W. H. Auden's Lectures on Shakespeare offer a unique insight into the life and works of one of literature's greatest writers.Delivering his own masterful analysis, Auden explores Shakespeare's plays...

Heinemann Mathematics 3 by Pearson Education is a comprehensive textbook designed to support students in their maths studies. First published in 1995, this edition provides a thorough introduction to...

W.H. Auden's debut poetry collection, published by Faber in 1930, is a landmark work that showcases his unique voice and style. This reissue follows the text of the second edition, which was...

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' life was shaped by her heritage and upbringing in Ghana. Born into a family with strong values, she was raised to believe that there were no limits to what she could...

Auden Scott's past is shrouded in mystery, her memories fragmented and her future uncertain. As a woman with a Psy heritage that defies explanation, she finds herself at the centre of a maelstrom of...

A Clan Mother's Call: Reconstructing Haudenosaunee Cultural Memory by Jeanette Rodriguez explores the vital role that Indigenous women have played in rebuilding their communities. Drawing from oral...

Heinemann Mathematics 3 provides a comprehensive workbook for Stage 3 of the Heinemann Mathematics series. This workbook is designed to support students in meeting the requirements of the National...

W.H. Auden's Another Time is a collection of poems that explore the human experience through various tones and techniques, showcasing a greater diversity than in his previous works.The poems in this...

The Heinemann Maths 2 Workbook 4: Addition & Subtraction to 13, Halves and Quarters is a workbook designed for Stage 2 of the Heinemann Mathematics series.It provides practice exercises to help...

Droylsden and Audenshaw is a local history book that explores the past of these two towns in Greater Manchester. Using old photographs and archived images, this title in the Images of England series...

W.H. Auden's For the Time Being A Christmas Oratorio is a deeply personal and poetically rich exploration of the Christmas season. Written during a period of great change and introspection, this long...

W.H. Auden's poetry has played a significant role in shaping modern poetry since its inception in the 1920s. This collection, published in 2001, brings together some of his most notable works. As...

Along for the Ride is a captivating young adult novel about learning to let go and enjoy life. After feeling like an outsider since her parents' divorce, Auden makes a change that opens up a new...

The Portable Greek Reader by Wystan Hugh Auden is a comprehensive anthology that explores the cultural legacy of ancient Greece. This collection brings together fundamental texts from various fields,...

Blake Auden's latest collection, To Drown as a Cure for Thirst Poems, is a deeply personal exploration of grief and its complex relationship with time and memory. Written in response to the global...

Effective leadership and management are more crucial now than ever before. With time running out and high-motivated employees who can be demanding at times, staying competitive is a constant...

The Age of Anxiety A Baroque Eclogue by W. H. Auden First published in 1947, this poem immediately struck a powerful chord, capturing the imagination of its cultural moment and diagnosing an era. It...

The Dyer's Hand is a unique collection of prose writings by W.H. Auden, featuring essays, lectures, and observations on poetry, art, and life. This volume brings together the author's most personal...

Letters from Iceland is a collection of verse, prose, letters and notes written by two poets who travelled to Iceland in 1936.The book brings together the writings of W. H. Auden and Louis MacNeice,...

Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human experience in the face of war and violence. Martha C. Nussbaum examines the composer's musical representations of the body and...

James Fenton's An Introduction to English Poetry provides a comprehensive overview of poetic practice in English, covering a wide range of poets from W. H. Auden to Blake.This accessible and...

Alan Bennett's personal anthology brings together over seventy poems by six well-loved poets, including Thomas Hardy, A. E. Housman, John Betjeman, W. H. Auden, Louis MacNeice and Philip Larkin...

A selection of poems from the popular Radio 4 series is presented in this collection, featuring works by notable poets such as Auden, Betjeman, Hopkins and MacNeice. An introduction by Charles...

English Interrogative Sentences: Common Interrogative PatternsThis comprehensive guide covers the essential structures and patterns used in English interrogative sentences, including Wh-question...

Michael Lista's third collection in a decade, Barfly is a reinvention of poetry with humour, pugnacity and a deeply singular voice. The poems blend Byronic rhymes and Auden's meters with twenty-first...

The Burning Perch is a collection of poetry by Louis MacNeice, first published in 2001. As part of Faber's relaunch of their poetry list, this title has been reissued with a new design that recalls...

This comprehensive collection brings together almost 40 years of Sean O'Brien's poetry, offering a definitive guide to one of the leading English poets working today. Spanning various themes and...

This beautifully illustrated anthology celebrates our love of trees through sixty tree poems by some of the world's best-loved poets. From William Wordsworth to W.H. Auden, this collection taps into...

A humorous and melancholic chapbook of poetry by Alan Farrell, author of Pouty Lips, Tight Jeans. This collection of poems showcases Farrell's unique blend of masculine wit, clever wordplay, and...

Exploring the complex relationship between Modernism and Christianity, this book argues that no coherent account of Modernism can ignore its Christian roots.The author examines the impact of...

The Strength of Poetry by James Fenton explores the fundamental questions behind the creation of poetry. Fenton examines the relationship between originality and apprenticeship, as well as issues of...

This collection of critical essays provides insight into the complex responses to Shakespeare's Henry IV plays. Spanning multiple periods and perspectives, it includes works by notable critics such...

American Poetry: A Very Short Introduction by David Caplan explores what makes this vast and diverse genre distinctive. At its core, American poetry is driven by two competing characteristics: a...

Infinite in Finite by Andrew Wynn Owen is a collection that showcases the poet's unique style and technical skill. Building on his earlier work, such as The Multiverse, Owen draws inspiration from a...

A Theology Of Reading: The Hermeneutics Of Love by Alan Jacobs explores how reading can be an act of love. Through a combination of theological reflection and literary analysis, Jacobs seeks to...

The Star Thrower is a collection of essays and poems by Loren C. Eiseley, showcasing his diverse range of writing styles and interests. Spanning his entire career, this volume offers a glimpse into...

The Last Englishmen: Love, War and the End of EmpireA story of passion, exploration and rivalry that spans the end of empire and the birth of a new world order. John Auden's pioneering work in the...

Richard Harries explores the complex and often contradictory relationship between faith and creativity in Haunted by Christ. This thought-provoking collection examines how some of the most renowned...

Experience the profound works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in this comprehensive collection. Spanning his most celebrated novels and poetry, as well as personal correspondence, this volume offers a...

William Palmer's In Love with Hell explores the complex relationship between heavy drinking and creative genius in writers. Many famous authors struggled with alcoholism, yet managed to produce...

A collection of love poetry from around the world and through the ages, bringing together works by renowned poets such as W. H. Auden, William Shakespeare, John Donne, Emily Dickinson, Robert...

Igor Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress by Paul Griffiths is a seminal work that has left an indelible mark on the world of opera. Written in collaboration with Auden and Kallman, this masterpiece is...

Poetry and Prayer: The Power of the Word II explores the profound connection between poetic inspiration and prayer. This interdisciplinary study brings together scholars from literary studies and...

Tony Harrison's Selected Prose 1966-2016 is a richly varied collection that spans his lifetime's thinking about art and politics. This selection takes us on an extraordinary journey through...

Thump, Thump is a simple yet powerful picture book about the joy and comfort of motherhood.The story follows a young mother as she cares for her baby, using gentle illustrations to convey the love...

Canon Mark Oakley's Readings for Funerals is a thoughtful collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns, and prose, offering comfort and solace to those who are grieving.Featuring a range of authors,...

The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht Written in exile during World War II, this play subverts an ancient Chinese tale to convey a powerful message about resource allocation. A rascally judge...

Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry is a testament to his lifelong struggle with faith. This collection brings together selections from his poems, letters, journals, and spiritual writings, offering a...

The Complete Poems of Cavafy brings together sixty-three newly translated poems by Constantine Cavafy, one of modern Greece's most celebrated poets. This collection includes the classic poem...

Citysong and Other Plays by Dylan Coburn Gray is a poignant exploration of change and identity. This collection of plays, poems, and voices weaves together three generations of a Dublin family on one...

Sam Auden's life has been marked by turmoil since solving the mystery behind his former friend's death. Now, three months after a phone call from an unexpected source, he finds himself entangled in a...

This collection brings together two significant works by Jay MacPherson, a distinguished Canadian poet. The Boatman, first published in 1957, is an intricate sequence of short epigrammatic poems that...

Lives of Houses explores the fascinating connection between people and their homes. What can a house reveal about its occupant? Do we shape our surroundings or are they shaped by us? This collection...

The Penguin Book of English Song brings together a vast array of poetry from Chaucer to Auden, showcasing the rich musical heritage of England. This comprehensive anthology features poems by over 100...

Dylan Thomas's letters offer a unique and intimate perspective on the poet's life. Spanning from his schooldays to the years leading up to his death, these letters reveal a complex and often...

Fierce Pajamas: An Anthology of Humor Writing from The New YorkerA treasury of laughter from one of America's most revered literary magazines, Fierce Pajamas brings together the best of The New...

Julia Donaldson's vibrant collection of poems is perfect for performance by two or more voices. The book features a range of poems, from classics to contemporary work, chosen for their suitability...

Hardcover: 168 pages Anthony Domestico explores the intersection of poetry and theology in modernist literature. He argues that poets such as T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, and David Jones engaged with the...

Dora Fielding's life in Helensburgh is about to take an unexpected turn. Newly married and pregnant, she hopes to find a balance between family and creativity, but the realities of small town life...

Conversations with Joseph Brodsky: A Poet's Journey Through the Twentieth Century by Solomon Volkov. This memoir offers an intimate and candid account of the life of Russian poet Joseph Brodsky, from...

The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Britten provides a comprehensive guide to the composer's work, making it an ideal resource for both non-specialists and music students. This in-depth study sheds...