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Auden'S Games Of Knowledge
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The First Fulllength Consideration Of Auden As A Homosexual Poet, This Volume Shows That Auden'S Career Was Tied To A Process Of Gay Selfinterrogation Unparalleled In Modern Poetry And Argues That He Was Driven By A Powerful Yearning To Comprehend The Psychological, Political, And Ethical Implications Of Samesex Desire.Auden'S Theories About Poetry In The 1930S And After Reflected An Intense Concern With How To Write Publicly As A Homosexual Poet. That Struggle Was Made Manifest In His Love Poetry, Which Bozorth Argues Constitutes A Kind Of Erotic Autobiography Exploring The Distinct Challenges Of Homosexual Love.Bozorth'S Approach Is Manifold, Examining The Poet'S Engagements With Avantgarde Poetics, Gay Subculture, Psychoanalysis, Leftist Politics, And Theology. This Book Proposes That From His Early Fascination With Secret Agent And Trickster Figures To His Later Theories Of Poetry As An Ithou Relation, Auden Viewed Poetry As A Fictional But Primal Erotic Encounter With The Reader.
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- Q: What is 'Auden's Games of Knowledge' about? A: 'Auden's Games of Knowledge' is a comprehensive examination of W.H. Auden as a homosexual poet, exploring his career's connection to gay self-interrogation and his desire to understand the psychological and ethical implications of same-sex love.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard R. Bozorth, who analyzes Auden's poetry and its relationship to themes of homosexual love and identity.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Auden's Games of Knowledge'? A: 'Auden's Games of Knowledge' was published on August 15, 2001.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer a physical copy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Auden's Games of Knowledge' consists of 320 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of its subject matter.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: This book is listed as the first edition, which explores Auden's contributions to poetry and LGBTQ+ themes.
- Q: What themes does the book cover? A: The book covers themes such as gay identity, the challenges of homosexual love, and Auden's theories on poetry and avant-garde poetics.
- Q: What unique perspective does Bozorth offer in this book? A: Bozorth presents a multifaceted approach, examining Auden's poetry through the lenses of psychoanalysis, leftist politics, and theology, emphasizing its connection to his personal experiences as a homosexual.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in LGBTQ+ literature, poetry analysis, and the historical context of Auden's work will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Are there any notable features in Auden's poetry discussed in the book? A: Yes, Bozorth discusses how Auden's love poetry can be viewed as an 'erotic autobiography', revealing the complexities of homosexual love and identity.