Man is a history-making creature who can neither repeat his past nor leave it behind.

W.H. Auden

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Topic

The past History The human condition

Author

W.H. Auden

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1962 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Auden, W. H. "D. H. Lawrence." The Dyer's Hand and Other Essays. Random House, 1962.

Current Citation

Auden, W. H. "D. H. Lawrence." The Dyer's Hand and Other Essays. Vintage, 1989.

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