W. H. Auden: Selected Poems -

Auden famously "disowned" or heavily revised some of his most popular poems later in life, such as "September 1, 1939," because he felt they were dishonest or sentimental. Essential Tracks: The Greatest Hits

W. H. Auden’s Selected Poems showcases one of the 20th century’s most versatile and influential literary voices. This feature explores the range of a poet who could move effortlessly from political urgency to heartbreaking intimacy. W. H. Auden: Selected Poems

Auden was a technical master, comfortable in everything from light verse and ballads to complex modernist structures. Auden famously "disowned" or heavily revised some of