Forewords and Afterwords

[marycatelli]

Forewords and Afterwords by W.H. Auden

A collection of essays, including reviews, all written on occasion, for a particular book.

It produces a great variety of subjects.

Some are of period interest, of various kinds. The appropriate treatment for migraines being psychoanalysis? On the other hand, this is where I read his observation about how going over to Rome was a shocking scandal in the upper classes -- like the birth of an illegitimate baby -- but something that did happen, whereas becoming a Baptist was inconceivable.

Much about poets and other writers, some interesting observations on heroes, and more.

Comments

[labingi]

I could actually see psychoanalysis helping with some migraines. Speaking for myself, my migraines are very much connected to life stress, and to the extent that psychoanalysis may relieve stress, it might help.

I need to read more Auden. I've always liked what I've read, but never sat down to look at his work in particular. Thanks for sharing.

[marycatelli]

Glad you liked it.