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Existentialist Themes in W.H. Auden's Poetry
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JASES 2024 6(3):192; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.ases.202408011
Received: 1 July 2024 / Accepted: 31 July 2024 / Published Online: 1 August 2024
Abstract
This paper examines the existential themes in W.H. Auden's poetry, arguing that Auden's work bridges existential philosophy and literature by exploring human authenticity, absurdity, and freedom. Through an analysis of Auden's poetic techniques and themes, the paper demonstrates how his literary craftsmanship embodies existential questions, thus enriching the existential discourse. Furthermore, it highlights Auden's influence on the perception and development of existential thought within the cultural and intellectual spheres. Ultimately, the paper concludes that Auden’s integration of existential motifs into his poetry marks him as a key figure in linking existential philosophy with literary expression, significantly impacting the evolution of 20th-century existential thought.
Keywords:
W.H. Auden;
Existential themes;
Literary craftsmanship;
Existential philosophy;
Human authenticity;
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Wu, Y. Existentialist Themes in W.H. Auden's Poetry. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies, 2024, 6, 192. doi:10.69610/j.ases.202408011
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Wu Y. Existentialist Themes in W.H. Auden's Poetry. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies; 2024, 6(3):192. doi:10.69610/j.ases.202408011
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Wu, Yuan 2024. "Existentialist Themes in W.H. Auden's Poetry" Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies 6, no.3:192. doi:10.69610/j.ases.202408011
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