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Was Betjeman a contemporary of W.H. Auden?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was Auden's mentor

  • Auden was his student

Answer

Yes, John Betjeman was indeed a contemporary of W.H. Auden. Both poets were significant figures in the literary landscape of the 20th century. Auden, known for his modernist and politically charged verse, and Betjeman, celebrated for his nostalgic and architectural-inspired poetry, were part of a generation that reshaped British literature. Their careers overlapped, and they engaged in critical dialogues that influenced the literary scene of their time.
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