A Child Of Our Time
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Odon Von Horvath
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: THE DIAL PRESS, 1944
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: faded spine and some discolouration to blocking
W.H. Auden's profound poetic work, A Child Of Our Time, chronicles the anxieties and moral dilemmas of a generation grappling with profound societal shifts. This collection presents a stark yet lyrical examination of individual experience against the backdrop of historical upheaval, illustrating the psychological landscape of an era defined by conflict and uncertainty. Auden's masterful verse uncovers the complex interplay between personal responsibility and collective fate, offering a poignant reflection on humanity's enduring struggles. The poems instruct readers on the resilience of the human spirit while simultaneously questioning the foundations of modern civilization. It stands as a powerful testament to the poet's keen insight into the human condition.
Author: Odon Von Horvath
Published: 1944, THE DIAL PRESS
Author: Odon Von Horvath
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: THE DIAL PRESS, 1944
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: faded spine and some discolouration to blocking
W.H. Auden's profound poetic work, A Child Of Our Time, chronicles the anxieties and moral dilemmas of a generation grappling with profound societal shifts. This collection presents a stark yet lyrical examination of individual experience against the backdrop of historical upheaval, illustrating the psychological landscape of an era defined by conflict and uncertainty. Auden's masterful verse uncovers the complex interplay between personal responsibility and collective fate, offering a poignant reflection on humanity's enduring struggles. The poems instruct readers on the resilience of the human spirit while simultaneously questioning the foundations of modern civilization. It stands as a powerful testament to the poet's keen insight into the human condition.