The Island: WH Auden and the Last of Englishness review a deep dive into the poet's early years
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Nicholas Jenkins's book about W.H. Auden metaphorically resembles caving—a challenging yet enriching journey through the poet's early life and reflections on Englishness.
The book highlights how reading can be arduous, requiring patience and diligence as it delves deeply into Auden's early years, particularly his connection to England.
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