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The Philip Larkin I Knew
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Product Description
The Philip Larkin I Knew traces the author’s close friendship with the poet and stretches over his 30 year tenure of office as librarian of the University of Hull, taking in his literary achievements from The Less Deceived (1955), through The Whitsun Weddings (1964), to High Windows (1974). It reveals Larkin in a new light – courteous, compassionate, generous, and a man of deep sensitivity and charm – with a natural sense of fun and instinctive wit; in contrast to the gloomy and somewhat objectionable portrait that has emerged since his death.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2812943 in Books
- Published on: 2002-09-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 256 pages
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"...a tonally poised, well-written, smart and open-hearted book...a courageous and valuable book." --Toronto Globe and Mail
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About the Author
Maeve Brennan held the post of Sub-librarian in the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull, from 1973 to 1985, having held other posts since 1953.
