by W. H. Auden
First published 1995
As the sun sets, a man wanders the streets, his footsteps echoing through the alleys. He observes the world around him with a keen eye, finding beauty in the ordinary and solace in the solitary. From the bustling market to the quiet park, his journey unfolds, revealing the complex emotions that stir within him. Through Auden's masterful verse, the city comes alive, a canvas upon which the human experience is painted in vivid strokes.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, poetry, urban
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: introspective, slice-of-life
Period: 20th-century
240 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group