W.H. Auden, Selected Poems Notes

W.H. Auden, Selected Poems Notes by W. H. Auden is a significantly expanded edition published by Longman in 1985. This edition includes twenty additional poems, bringing the total to one hundred and twenty, and aims to provide a broader perspective on Auden’s diverse use of form, rhetoric, tone, and content. The collection features well-known works such as “Funeral Blues,” showcasing both the serious and lighter aspects of Auden’s poetry.

Readers will find that this edition also includes brief notes clarifying references that may be less familiar to contemporary audiences, along with a revised introduction that incorporates recent insights into Auden’s life and work. The Selected Poems makes available the original versions of approximately thirty poems that Auden later revised, offering a comprehensive view of his artistic range. With 63 pages, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the multifaceted nature of Auden’s poetry.