The Age of Anxiety

Author: Auden, W.H

Publisher: Faber & Faber 1948

Description: First UK edition, first printing

A Baroque Eclogue

Auden's long poem takes the form of a dialogue between a woman and three men in six parts covering themes of human isolation; and winning the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1948.

Printed dedication to John Betjeman

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: Original yellow boards with gilt title to spine. Binding remains square and tight, a touch of rubbing to extremities. Indentation to head of spine. Text block is crisp with no foxing or markings. Original wrapper is near fine with some wear to edges and spine. A little browning to inner. Not price-clipped (8s. 6d. net to the front flap). 

Size: 225 x 145 mm