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The worlds of Stephen Spender : I think continually of those who were truly great

by Benjamin Eastham, Stephen Spender

Exploring the intersection of art and literature, this volume details a prominent British poet's connections with twentieth-century artists. Through poetry, essays, artwork and photographs, it examines themes of collaboration, censorship and moral responsibility.

Accession 14457 ISBN 9783906915197 Publisher Hauser & Wirth
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