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The mass and majesty of this world, all — W. H. Auden

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The mass and majesty of this world, all

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W. H. Auden

1907-02-21 — 1973-09-29 · Iorque

W. H. Auden was a British poet, naturalized American, widely considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. His work is characterized by thematic and stylistic diversity, addressing issues from social and political matters to intimate reflections on love, death, and faith. Auden stood out for his sharp intellect, mastery of language, and ability to move between the colloquial and the elevated.

Awards (7)

The National Book Awards are one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, celebrating excellence in American literature across various categories.

National Book Award Poetry

American literary award for poetry, awarded annually by the National Book Foundation. Recognizes excellence in American literature.

Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry

The Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry is one of the world's most prestigious poetry awards, presented annually as part of the Struga Poetry Evenings festival in North Macedonia.

Pulitzer Poetry

Recognizes excellence in poetry published by American authors in the previous year. It is one of the most prestigious awards in United States literature, celebrating the art and impact of poetry.

Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry

Gold medal awarded by the Queen of the United Kingdom to a poet for a notable work or a life dedicated to poetry.

Austrian State Prize for European Litera

Austrian state prize recognizing excellence in European literature, honoring authors for their complete body of work and contribution to European cultural dialogue.

Bollingen Prize for Poetry

Biennial award for poetry granted by Yale University, recognizing the work of an American poet.

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