
Nicholas Jenkins on W.H. Auden
Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)
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Auden's Conversion to Christianity and the Power of Poetry
This chapter explores W.H. Auden's decision to convert to Christianity and his belief that poetry and poets do not shape history. It discusses Auden's poem 'September 1, 1939' and its significance in relation to World War II. The chapter also analyzes a particular poem by Auden, examining its structure and historical importance.
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