Selected Leters of Philip Larkin 1940-1985
Philip Larkin ed Anthony Thwaite
This is a collection of almost of all of the correspendence of the poet
Philip Larkin, private as well as literary. Through the medium of the letter
a really fascinating character is revealed. Larkin is a pompous, prigish,
right-wing misogynist who doesn't really like much in life or literature.
However, despite his constant complaints and gross comments he comes out as
being a very vibrant and enduring personality. Gavin commented that "he
would really liked to have met Philip Larkin in order to enjoy an argument with the man."
Gavin 15/8/99
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