W.H. Auden
One of the greatest British-American poets of the 20th century
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πBiography
W.H. Auden was a British-American poet, widely considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. His work is noted for its stylistic and technical achievement, its engagement with politics and morals, and its variety of tone, form, and content.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
- β¦Bollingen Prize winner
- β¦Professor of Poetry at Oxford
π¬Famous Quotes
"We must love one another or die.
"Among the various passions, only love is both intoxicating and sobering.
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