Philip Larkin - The Poems

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.>

Sommario

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.

Info autore

Nicholas Marsh

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Nicholas Marsh
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 11.05.2007
• EAN: 9781403992697
• ISBN: 978-1-4039-9269-7
• Pagine: 224
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 215 mm x 13 mm
• Serie: Analysing Texts; Analysing Texts
• Categorie: Narrativa > Poesia lirica, drammatica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura / linguistica inglese; B, Poetry, Behavioral Science and Psychology, Poetry and Poetics