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The Affirming Flame: W. H. Auden on Tyranny, War & Poetry

This video presents a critical analysis of three major poems by W. H. Auden — September 1, 1939, Epitaph on a Tyrant, and In Memory of W. B. Yeats. Prepared as part of an MA English Literature classroom activity, this presentation explores themes of political crisis, authoritarian power, moral responsibility, and the enduring role of poetry in dark historical times. Through close reading and thematic interpretation, the video highlights Auden’s response to the outbreak of World War II and the rise of totalitarianism in 1939. While poetry may not directly change political events, Auden suggests it survives as an “affirming flame,” preserving human conscience and ethical awareness. This lecture-style video maintains the original narration and adds visual elements to enhance understanding for literature students. #WHAuden #September11939 #EpitaphOnATyrant #InMemoryOfWBYeats #ModernPoetry #PoliticalPoetry #LiteraryAnalysis #MAEnglish #EnglishLiterature #WorldWarII #Totalitarianism #PoetryAnalysis #Auden #LiteratureStudents