Early Auden by Edward Mendelson

Early Auden by Edward Mendelson

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First published in 1981, this critical study of W.H. Auden's writings up to 1939 is by his literary executor. It is based on Professor Mendelson's friendship with the poet, and on his knowledge of Auden's published texts, manuscripts, drafts, private papers and innumerable essays and reviews.

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Early Auden by Edward Mendelson

This acclaimed critical study of Auden's writings up to 1939 is now being reissued in paperback. It is based on Professor Mendelson's exceptional gifts as a critic and expositor, and as Auden's friend and literary executor. He has an unrivalled knowledge of the published texts, the manuscripts, drafts, private papers and the innumerable essays and reviews. His book remains the most penetrating, detailed and informative examination of Auden's pre-war poetry and ideas yet published.
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ISBN 13 9780571197835
ISBN 10 0571197833
Title Early Auden
Author Edward Mendelson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 1999-05-17
Number of pages 432
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.