W. H. Auden
Lesson plans and teaching resources for "Musée des Beaux Arts," more

Poems by W. H. Auden
Links to several poems.

W. H. Auden
Online literary criticism from the Internet Public Library.

W. H. Auden
Background information and links to some poems, including audio clips of Auden reading "On the Circuit," "First Things First," and "Friday's Child."

"After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics"
Text and audio file of Auden reading the poem.

Integrating the Internet with the Literature Lesson
Students investigate the poem "Musée des Beaux Arts" from many angles. This page includes printable handouts, extensive background information, and related links. It is also available as an MS-Word document.

"Musée des Beaux Arts"
Text of the poem, graphic of the painting that inspired it, commentary, and related links.

"Night Mail" by W. H. Auden
This study guide includes background information and suggestions for responding to the poem.

"Refugee Blues" by W. H. Auden
This lesson plan is part of a unit commemorating the Holocaust. It includes background information, questions, related visuals, and answers. It does not include a copy of the poem.