Overview

This two CD set was released to mark the centenary of W.H. Auden's birth. The two discs feature Auden in live and studio readings of his own poetry taken from rare BBC radio broadcasts. Over 40 poems are included, from early works such as 'On This Island' and 'A Bride in the '30s', to mature masterpieces like 'The Shield of Achilles' and 'In Praise of Limestone'. The broadcasts span the period from 1936 to 1973 - the year of Auden's death - and are are an essential purchase for anybody interested in study or enjoyment of one of the 20th-century's greatest poets. The majority of the recordings have not previously been released.

Full Product Details

Author:   W. H. Auden ,  British Library ,  Kevin Kiernan ,  British Library
Publisher:   British Library Publishing
Imprint:   The British Library Publishing Division
Edition:   2nd Two CDs with Booklet ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 14.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 12.40cm
Weight:   0.200kg
ISBN:  

9780712305358

ISBN 10:   0712305351
Publication Date:   01 April 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Audio
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print  
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