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
Auden was a technical master, comfortable in everything from light verse and ballads to complex modernist structures. W. H. Auden: Selected Poems
Auden's work often gained new life through historical events and popular culture. The Messy Genius of W. H. Auden Auden famously "disowned" or heavily revised some of
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. such as "September 1