Auden and Isherwood

Focusing on the interplay between personal experience and urban life, this book utilizes contemporary materials, including Auden's unpublished diary, to explore the vibrant political, artistic, and cultural landscape of a major city. It features compelling portraits of individuals connected to Auden and Isherwood, illustrating how everyday experiences influenced their artistic expressions. Covering diverse topics from poetry to street violence, the study offers an in-depth context for understanding the self-definition of these two influential writers.