CR Episode 314: W.H. Auden and Mediaevalism
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March 16, 2026 · 1h 10m
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on three medievally-inflected poems by W.H. Auden with guest Aaron Poochigian.
The panel is joined by a special guest, the poet and author Aaron Poochigian, to discuss three medievally-inflected poems by Auden: "Lady Weeping at the Crossroads", "Ode to the Medieval Poets", and the 'Bombing Run' excerpt from "The Age of Anxiety." Continue reading
People in this episode
Guest: Aaron Poochigian
Topics covered
- W.H. Auden
- medievalism
- poetry
Keywords
- Lady Weeping at the Crossroads
- Ode to the Medieval Poets
- The Age of Anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Lady Weeping at the Crossroads, Ode to the Medieval Poets, Bombing Run, The Age of Anxiety
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