The Philip Larkin I Knew

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Philip Larkin I Knew
Authors and Contributors      Index by Susan Williams
By (author) Maeve Brennan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreBiographies and autobiography
Literary studies - from c 1900 -
Literary studies - poetry and poets
ISBN/Barcode 9780719062766
ClassificationsDewey:821.914
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 18 July 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

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. -- .

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

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