A Certain World

by Auden, W H

A Certain World is an anthology of alphabetically arranged passages and quotations, valued by Auden from other authors . Auden described this work as the closest he would ever come to writing an autobiography. It was, he wrote, "a map of my planet."

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First published in New York by Viking Press, 1970. Original yellow stiff paper wrappers, lettered in black on the front panel. Projected publication dates and prices inked to front.The first Uk edition of A Certain World was published by Faber and Faber, London, 1971. Octavo, original red cloth with titles to spine in gilt.

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A Certain World: A Commonplace Book

by W. H. Auden

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NY: Viking. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Jacket of spine toned.. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670209945 . viii, 438pp, index. White and red cloth binding. Red top stain. A compilation of Auden's favorite literary passages on topics from Accidie and Anaesthesia to Writing and the End of the World. A sharp copy. ; 8vo … Read more about this item
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The Theory of Clouds

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