Of the great modern poets, no one is held in greater esteem than W. H. Auden. He is regarded by many as the foremost poet of our time.

For this second edition of his Selected Poetry, Mr. Auden has added twenty-six new poems culled from three of his previous works, Collected Shorter Poems, About the House, and City Without Walls.

The reader will find here constant enjoyment in the spirited wit, the wide-ranging intellect, the emotional
power, and the unsurpassed artistry that are among Auden's characteristics.