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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).
Philip Larkin was born in Coventry, England in 1922. He earned his BA from St. John’s College, Oxford, where he befriended novelist and poet Kingsley Amis and finished with First Class Honors in English. After graduating, Larkin undertook professional studies to become a librarian. He worked in…
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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 1, 2015 · Philip Larkin remains one of Britain’s most controversial – and loved – poets. His colleague James Booth looks back. Thirty years after his death, the poet Philip Larkin is finally to be...
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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.
Learn about the life and work of Philip Larkin, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. Explore his themes, influences, achievements, and controversies in this comprehensive biography.
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