From Auden To Yeats: Critical Analysis of 30 Selected Poems - Paperback

by Geetanjali Mukherjee (Author)

Whether you're preparing for exams, writing an essay, or simply trying to unlock the meaning behind some of the most celebrated verse of the last century, this book gives you the tools to engage with poetry confidently and deeply.

Covering 30 carefully selected poems across five renowned poets - W.H. Auden, Ted Hughes, John Keats, Philip Larkin, and W.B. Yeats - this guide offers something rare: rigorous critical analysis written in clear, accessible language.

For each poet, you'll find:

• A detailed overview of their life, background, and literary influences - essential context for understanding their work
• Clear, accessible explanations of each selected poem
• In-depth analysis of themes, motifs, and symbols
• A dedicated critical essay for each poem, written to the standard expected of literature students

Bonus Study Guide included

• Multiple choice questions on each poet's biography and key works, with full answer key
• Short study questions exploring the deeper themes of the poems

Among the poems discussed:

• W.H. Auden - Refugee Blues
• Ted Hughes - Crow Tyrannosaurus
• Philip Larkin - The Whitsun Weddings
• John Keats - To Autumn
• W.B. Yeats - The Second Coming

Perfect for school and college students of English literature, exam candidates, and anyone who has ever wanted to understand great poetry more deeply - this is the study companion you'll return to again and again.

Please note: poems are not included. This guide is intended to complement, not replace, reading the poems themselves.

Author Biography

Geetanjali Mukherjee holds a degree in law from the University of Warwick, UK, and a Masters in Public Policy from Cornell University, US. She researches and writes on issues of international law, and business and human rights. Her first book, "Seamus Heaney: Select Poems", is in its 6th edition currently, published by Rama Bros. India. In her spare time, she reads as many books as possible, watches classic romantic movies and likes to cook. Geetanjali has written five other books, and her latest book "Anyone Can Get An A+: How To Beat Procrastination, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Grades" is available on Amazon.