W. H. Auden's Early Poetry and Political Works - Modern Poetry Lecture

Explore the early poetry of W.H. Auden in this 45-minute lecture from Yale University's Modern Poetry course. Delve into Auden's relationship with readers, his emphasis on economy, truth, and morality in poetry, and his political works. Examine his revisions of controversial poems, interest in traditional forms, vision of love, and characteristic perspectivism. Analyze key poems including "From the Very First Coming Down," "Spain," "September 1, 1939," "This Lunar Beauty," "Lullaby," and "As I Walked Out One Evening." Gain insights into Auden's poetic development and themes through Professor Langdon Hammer's comprehensive exploration of the poet's early works.