Autumn Journal
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Written between August and December 1938, Autumn Journal is still considered one of the most valuable and moving testaments of living through the thirties by a young writer.
Louis MacNeice Book order (chronological)
September 12, 1907 – September 3, 1963
A key voice among the "thirties poets," this author cultivated a style that was both relaxed and deeply attuned to social and emotional currents. His writing navigates political landscapes with a humane sensibility, offering a thoughtful opposition to totalitarianism without overt simplicity. He frequently returned to his Irish roots, infusing his work with a unique perspective shaped by this heritage. Readers appreciated his socially conscious yet emotionally resonant poetry, which achieved considerable public acclaim during his lifetime.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems is celebrated for its raw intensity and masterful craftsmanship. With themes that continue to resonate, the work challenges conventions and evokes powerful emotions, leaving an enduring impact on readers long after its initial release. Its bold exploration of complex subjects ensures that it remains both shocking and thought-provoking decades later.
Letters from Iceland
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In the summer of 1936, W H Auden and Louis MacNeice visited Iceland on commission to write a travel book, but found themselves capturing concerns on a scale that were far more international. This is a collaboration in poetry and prose, reportage and correspondence, published in 1937 with the Spanish Civil War newly in progress.
Collected Poems 1937-1971
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
This volume brings together all of Berryman's poetry, except for his epic The Dream Songs, ranging from his earliest unpublished poem (1934) to those written in the last months of his life (1972). A definitive edition of one of America's most distinguished poets.
Selected poems of Louis Macneice selected and introduced by W.H. Auden.
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Book by MacNeice, Louise
Collected Poems of Louis MacNeice
- 593 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Collected poems of Louis MacNeice written between 1925 and 1948. Compiled by the author.
