2.26.2007
Auden tribute at the Poetry Center
[Posted 3:22 PM by Emily Ghods]
Last week, The New Criterion noted the centenary of W.H Auden’s birth; next week, the the 92nd Street Y’s Poetry Center is celebrating! To be held on March 5th at 8:00 p.m., Auden’s centennial celebration will begin with an introductory note by The New Criterion’s poetry buff, David Yezzi. Also scheduled to speak are Auden aficionados such as, Shirley Hazzard, J.D. McClatchy, Edward Mendelson, Ned Rorem, Charles Rosen and Oliver Sacks. Organized by Mr. Yezzi, Auden’s centennial celebration will feature Auden’s own readings of his poetry from the Poetry Center’s recorded archives, as well as readings and remarks by the other speakers in attendance. For ticketing information and directions, please click here.