W.H. Auden A Biography Humphrey Carpenter 1981 1st American HC DJ
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Description First American Edition of W.H. Auden: A Biography by acclaimed biographer Humphrey Carpenter, published in 1981 by Houghton Mifflin. This comprehensive biography chronicles the life and work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential poets, W. H. Auden. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout. The book is in very good condition with a clean interior, tight binding, and unmarked pages. The original dust jacket is included and shows moderate edge wear with a few small tears and chips, primarily at the spine ends and corners (see photos). Overall, a very attractive copy for collectors, scholars, or readers of modern poetry and literary biography. Please review all photos as they are part of the description. Features * First American Edition (1981) * Hardcover with original dust jacket * Illustrated with black-and-white photographs * Bibliography and index included * Printed in the USA * Approximate shipping weight: 2 lb. 1.8 oz. Item Specifics * Book Title: W.H. Auden: A Biography * Author: Humphrey Carpenter * Language: English * Format: Hardcover * Edition: First American Edition * Publication Year: 1981 * Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company * Genre: Biography & Autobiography * Topic: Literary Biography, Poetry, Modern Literature * Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, First Edition * Signed: No * Ex Libris: No * Inscribed: No * Personalized: No * Vintage: Yes
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Year: 1981
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780395308530
- Condition: Very Good
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