Controversy rages around Larkin's character and life. This book takes a fresh look at his poems through close analysis, discussion of Larkin's major concerns and demonstrating how to approach these enigmatic works. It provides background information including an account of his life, discussion of cultural context and major critical views
Inhaltsverzeichnis
General Editor's Preface.- How to Use this Book.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- PART I: ANALYSING PHILIP LARKIN'S POEMS: Hearing Larkin's Voices; Solitaire, Solidaire; Weddings and Work; 'Tilting a Blind Face to the Sky'; Travel, Skies and Observation; 'Double-yolked with meaning and meaning's rebuttal': Conclusions to Part I.- PART II: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS: Larkin's Life and the Literary Context; The Historical Context; A Sample of Critical Views.- Notes.- Further Reading.- Index.
