Homage to Clio

Author: Auden, W.H 

Publisher: Faber & Faber 1960

Description: First UK edition, first printing

Wystan Hugh Auden was a renowned English poet, playwright, critic, and librettist who greatly shaped 20th century poetry. He grappled with moral concerns and infused his work with potent political, social, and psychological undertones. While his early writing was heavily influenced by Marx and Freud, he later turned towards religious and spiritual inspiration. During his time at Oxford, Auden played a central role in the "Oxford Group" or "Auden Generation", along with fellow writers Stephen Spender, C. Day Lewis, and Louis MacNeice.

Condition: Near fine. Original burgundy boards a little sunned to edges with gilt lettering to spine. Binding remains square and firm. Textblock is sharp and clean with offsetting to endpapers. Top edge a little dusty. Overall, excellent in an excellent jacket which is not price-clipped (12s 6d net to the front flap). Some edgewear and creasing to jacket.

Size: 220 x 140 mm