I can’t understand these chaps who go round Americ · Philip Larkin

Deprivation is for me what daffodils were for Word

I can’t understand these chaps who go round American universities explaining how they write poems; it’s like going round explaining how you sleep with your wife.

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Philip Larkin

1922-08-09 — 1985-12-02 · Coventry

Philip Larkin was an English poet, novelist, and librarian, widely regarded as one of the most important British writers of the second half of the 20th century. His poetic work is characterized by raw realism, a frequently melancholic and cynical tone, and a profound reflection on themes such as love, death, time, and disillusionment. Larkin is also recognized for his clear and accessible style, albeit laden with existential depth and irony.

Awards (2)

1965

Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry

Gold medal awarded by the Queen of the United Kingdom to a poet for a notable work or a life dedicated to poetry.

1973

Cholmondeley Awards

Annual award granted to British poets for works published in the UK, focusing on quality and merit, without specific categories.