For the Time Being

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Cecil Day-Lewis

While not explicitly mentioned as a book in the transcript, "For the Time Being" is a poem by W.H.

Auden, referenced by Sean Johnson in relation to Cecil Day-Lewis's "The Christmas Tree.

" Auden's poem shares similar themes and imagery with Day-Lewis's work, particularly regarding the concept of vision and its transience.

The connection between the two poems highlights the influence and shared artistic sensibilities between Auden and Day-Lewis.

The shared themes and imagery suggest a deeper exploration of the cyclical nature of time and the enduring power of faith and hope.

The poems' shared vocabulary and imagery underscore their mutual influence and artistic kinship.

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