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W(ystan) H(ugh) Auden
English poet, playwright and literary critic
One of the most influential poets of the 20th century, Auden's life and work reflect a progression, from the politically committed poems of his earlier period to the almost mystical complexity of his later work.
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the influence of Marx and Freud on his poetry, the didactic nature of his work, the aim of the arts, the importance of fun