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Philip Arthur Larkin CH CBE FRSL (9 August 1922 – 2 December 1985) was an English poet, novelist, and librarian. His first book of poetry, The North Ship, was published in 1945, followed by two novels, Jill (1946) and A Girl in Winter (1947).
Jun 10, 2015 · A selection of ten classic poems by the British poet Philip Larkin, with brief introductions and links to online copies. Explore his themes of love, death, religion, and the everyday in his distinctive style and voice.
He was one of post-war England’s most famous poets, and was commonly referred to as “England’s other Poet Laureate” until his death in 1985. Indeed, when the position of laureate became vacant in 1984, many poets and critics favored Larkin’s appointment, but Larkin preferred to avoid the limelight.
May 31, 2024 · Philip Larkin (born August 9, 1922, Coventry, Warwickshire, England—died December 2, 1985, Kingston upon Hull) was the most representative and highly regarded of the poets who gave expression to a clipped, antiromantic sensibility prevalent in English verse in the 1950s.
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A satirical and bitter poem by the British poet Philip Larkin, who criticizes the cycle of violence and dysfunction in families. The poem uses the phrase "They fuck you up" as a refrain to mock the hypocrisy and cruelty of parents and society.
Learn about Philip Larkin, a leading poet of his generation and a member of "The Movement" in England. Read his poems, such as Home is so Sad, and discover his influences, themes, and style.
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Apr 2, 2011 · Philip Larkin, the Impossible Man. How the most exasperating of poets met his match. By Christopher Hitchens. May 2011 Issue.
