{"product_id":"auden-hardcover","title":"Auden - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Ackroyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Ackroyd's compelling portrait of W. H. Auden, poet of a restless century.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Of all the English poets born in the twentieth century, Wystan Hugh Auden is by far the most significant. This critical biography explores the evolution of his poetic voice in tandem with his shifting beliefs--existentialism, Marxism, Freudianism, and Anglo-Catholicism--reflecting the intellectual climate of the century. Rooted in English traditions, Auden's work reveals both public and personal histories, from the Depression and Spanish Civil War to his experiences as a gay man navigating repression and later liberation. The book traces his journeys from Oxford to Berlin, China, and America, bringing to life his turbulent era and the inner conflicts of his long relationship with Chester Kallman. This insightful and compelling account by acclaimed historian Peter Ackroyd captures Auden's genius as both a historical witness and an enduring poetic voice.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Ackroyd\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Britain's most respected historians and novelists. His many books include\u003ci\u003e London: The Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHawksmoor\u003c\/i\u003e, and the bestselling \u003ci\u003eHistory of England\u003c\/i\u003e series. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe English Actor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe English Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Reaktion Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.52 x 9.47 x 6.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47614013046969,"sku":"9781836391722","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/lcX8WjaVKQ9781836391722.webp?v=1781765292","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/auden-hardcover","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}