Philip Larkin Society

Joyce’s collection of short stories ‘Dubliners’ and Larkin’s collection of poems ‘The Whitsun Weddings’. Philip Larkin was writing in the 1960s when there was a huge revolution in social norms, such as attitudes towards sex, which is highlighted upon in his poem Wild Oats. In both Dockery and Son and The Boarding house, the writers express an unfulfilling view of love after marriage. Whereas Larkin believed having children sparked the catalyst to an unfulfilling relationship, as expressed in Dockery

Air-Station by Philip Larkin Progress is in the eye of the beholder. Throughout the years society has forced nature out of its life and has instead adopted a new mechanical and industrialized lifestyle. Technology may be deemed as progress by some, where it is thought of as a positive advancement for mankind. Yet technology can also be a hindrance for society, by imposing itself on society and emptying the meaning out of life. In “Autobiography at an Air-Station,” Philip Larkin conveys his

earthly, material riches before ultimately relaxing at the thought that even if he does not attain his decorative tomb, Gandolf will still envy him as his mistress was so fair. The use of the narrative voice of the persona in Self’s the Man by Philip Larkin is quite different from the two previous poems as the persona is not explicitly identified, however there are many features of the poem which suggest that the persona is an imitation of a brash lower middle-class man who is untrained in verse,

point Philip Larkin's verse will take after ideal in the strides. Philip Larkin, however an extremely capable and venerated writer, composed the majority of his verse on his discontent with life. He appears to dependably be yearning for affection, sex, and satisfaction. Larkin reliably expounds on his own despondency and absence of social life and this makes a style of sonnet all his own. Larkin truly opens up in his verse and spills out his emotions on the peruser. In the event that Larkin craves

Philip Larkins collection of poems, ‘The Whitsun Weddings’, published in 1964 has poems that highlight Marxist and capitalistic values and aspects in which are shown through a pessimistic view of institutions which show evidence of capitalism and the social class system in ‘The Large Cool Store’, capitalism within ‘essential beauty’ and economical and social class issues in ‘Mr Bleaney’. All these poems contain factors in which highlight Marxist values and highlight the power that large institutions

only spiritual connection Atheist Philip Larkin seeks in a church. Larkin's poem Church Going, begins as a confessional since he mentions how he often stops at random churches, perhaps because he is searching for a place of worship that is beautiful, both naturally and artistically. In other words, in the nature of the church he is looking for a warm group of people, rather than an uptight group. As for artistic beauty, Larkin is searching for truthful

WIRES Wires by Philip Larkin is an analogy of a society trapped by rules and limits and a demonstration that fear prevents humankind from following their desires. Larkin writes this poem in 1950 with the idea of showing his point of view of the world. In the poem the cattles are trapped by the wires imposed, preventing them from ever reaching their search for purer water. He shows that the world offers no hope nor mercy whatsoever in their trial for escape. What the poet is actually trying

they’re passing around between them. This could show an opposition Duffy may have towards the effect that consumerism has on the women in society, who like gossip, inferred by the quotation ‘sly like a rumour’. Duffy continues to seemingly disparriage the 60’s society with references to the class system, gender roles and freedom of speech, and knowing that society has changed since then, it could be argued that whilst Duffy may be opposing consumerism, she maybe emphasising her support for the changes

Philip Larkin’s poem “Talking in Bed” tells the truth about life and how relationships can slowly descend overtime. It explores the idea that no matter how close we are to someone, we can still experience intense depths of loneliness. The language emphasizes the feelings of what an empty marriage may feel like. The poem also gives the impression it is from the male’s perspective. It is written in four stanzas, each with three lines of ten syllables apiece. This makes it a short lyrical ballad. Through

Many people blame social media for the majority of cheating. But little do they know that the uprising of infidelity, pornography, and adultery began around the 1960’s. “The end of The Lady Chatterly’s Lover ban, was when sexy truly began.” Says Philip Larkin. To understand the relationship you have to focus on the changes of societal acceptance outside of matrimonial bonds from the 1920’s compared to now. Lady Chatterly’s Lover introduced a feeling that they had the choice for their sexuality and