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***** This is the true first edition, first printing (with "FIRST PRINTING" stated on the copyright page). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author (W. H. Auden) directly on the title page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. ****. Very nice hardcover with the original first printing dust jacket. There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. The dust jacket is not price-clipped ($2.50). ***** CONDITION: The book is in very nice NEAR FINE condition, and the dust jacket is in VERY GOOD condition (mild edge-wear, some soiling to the light cream-colored front and rear panels). ***** We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no extra charge. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982).

The Age of Anxiety is a long poem in six parts by W. H. Auden, written in 1947. It was subtitled 'A Baroque Eclogue'. The poem won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1948.