Classic and Contemporary Poetry

VOLTAIRE AT FERNEY, by WYSTAN HUGH AUDEN            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Almost [or, perfectly] happy now, he looked at his estate
Last Line: The uncomplaining stars composed their lucid song
Alternate Author Name(s): Auden, W. H.
Subject(s): Philosophy And Philosophers; Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet De