W. H. Auden by John Fuller
Examines W H Auden's published poems, plays, and libretti. This book reviews the works' publishing history, paraphrases difficult passages, and explains allusions. It also points out interesting variants, identifies sources, looks at verse forms, and offers critical interpretations.
"Nobody who wants a richer understanding of this great but often willful poet can dispense with Fuller's assistance"--Frank Kermode, The New Republic "The entries--this is a work of reference--are marvels of wit, tact, learning, and connoisseurship. Some articles seem definitive... Fuller's commentary bears a family resemblance to scientific, lyrical compendia such as Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy. The odd detail dances in amber sunbeams, translucent, and symbolic."--Tom D'Evelyn, Boston Book Review "W. H. Auden: A Commentary is a meticulous labor of love and scholarship."--Roger Kimball, The New Criterion "Auden's criticism is exceptional in its depth and breadth. He thoughtfully comments on almost all the plays as well as the sonnets... Readers will admire Kirsch's Auden. It is quite possible that they will like him, too."--Joseph Sullivan, The World and I
John Fuller is a fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, where he teaches English. He is also a poet and novelist. His collection Stones and Fires won the 1996 Forward Prize and his Collected Poems also appeared recently.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691070490 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691070490 |
| Title | W. H. Auden |
| Author | John Fuller |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2000-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 640 |
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