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Influential Ghosts examines the rich literary and philosophical influences that shaped W.H. Auden's distinctive poetic voice. This scholarly study traces how Auden drew inspiration from a diverse range of writers, revealing the complex relationship between the poet and his sources. Through focused chapters on Auden's engagement with Hardy and Kierkegaard, the analysis demonstrates how he apprenticed himself to these major figures, adopting stylistic and thematic elements whilst maintaining a productive ambivalence toward their work. The study illuminates how Auden's poetry gains much of its power and depth from these varied influences, offering readers a deeper understanding of the sources behind one of the twentieth century's most important poets. Published by Routledge as part of the Studies in Major Literary Authors series, this work provides essential context for literary scholars and Auden enthusiasts seeking to understand the foundations of his creative achievement.

Key Features

Explores the major literary and philosophical influences that shaped W.H. Auden's poetry and creative development.

Includes focused analysis of Auden's relationship to Thomas Hardy and Soren Kierkegaard as central influences.

Examines how Auden borrowed stylistic and thematic features from his sources whilst maintaining critical distance.

Part of the Studies in Major Literary Authors series, providing scholarly context for understanding Auden's work.

Reveals the ambivalent nature of Auden's engagement with his literary predecessors and their impact on his verse.

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14 November 2006
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31 January 2007

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