About the House - W.H. Auden

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About the House is a significant collection of poetry authored by the renowned Anglo-American poet W.H. Auden. Published in 1965 by Random House, this volume showcases Auden's intellectual depth, technical mastery, and insightful observations on the human condition. The collection includes various poems that had been previously published in prominent literary magazines and journals such as Encounter, The Listener, The London Magazine, The New York Review of Books, and The New Yorker. These works reflect the poet's mature period, exploring themes of domesticity, habitat, and cultural landscape. As a testament to his prolific career, the volume also provides a comprehensive list of his other celebrated works, including The Age of Anxiety, The Shield of Achilles, and Homage to Clio. This edition serves as a critical entry in the study of twentieth-century literature, highlighting Auden's contribution to modern poetry through his distinct voice, philosophical rigor, and formal experimentation, ultimately grounding the reader in both the physical spaces of the home and the abstract realms of human experience.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages106

Reading Time2 h 43 min

AccessFree to download

About the House

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FAQs

Who is the author of the poetry collection About the House?

The collection was written by W.H. Auden.

In what year was About the House published?

The document indicates it is a third printing with a copyright range ending in 1965, and a Library of Congress catalog card number of 65-15438, identifying it as a 1965 publication.

Which major publication featured the poem "Thanksgiving for a Habitat"?

The poem "Thanksgiving for a Habitat" appeared previously in The New Yorker.

Oct 13, 2026

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