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Better Known

Katherine Bucknell

Jul 7, 2024
Katherine Bucknell, an expert on Christopher Isherwood, discusses Isherwood's novel Prater Violet and DH Lawrence's The Lost Girl. She also explores the Nucleo Project, Marfa Stance, and the value of memorizing poetry. Bucknell sheds light on Auden's life in America and shares her unique experience at Oxford.
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  • Auden's post-relocation works shed new light on his English roots.
  • Isherwood's 'Prater Violet' delves into historical complexity and symbolic depth.

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Unearthing Untold Aspects of W.H. Auden's Life and Work

Leaving the UK for the US put aspects of W.H. Auden's post-departure endeavors in a different light. Despite his move, his English roots remained evident. Catherine Bucknell, discussing Auden, highlighted the underrated facets of his life and work post-relocation.

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