The Complete Works of W.H. Auden

The collection showcases dramatic works by Auden and Isherwood, featuring notable plays like The Dog Beneath the Skin and The Ascent of F 6, alongside two distinct versions of Paid on Both Sides. It introduces previously unpublished plays such as The Enemies of a Bishop and The Chase, along with prose and verse for documentary films and a cabaret sketch. The anthology reveals young Auden's unpublished poems and includes detailed historical notes that illuminate the plays' production and revisions, enriching the reader's understanding of these theatrical pieces.