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Philip Larkin : an ‘uncommon poet of common man

   

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-1)

BRITISH POETRY 

ASSIGNMENT 

(Based on Blocks (1 - 10)



Course Code: MEG-01 
Assignment Code: MEG-01/TMA/2022-23 
Max. Marks: 100

6. Philip Larkin has been called an ‘uncommon poet of common man’. Would you agree?

Ans:

Philip Larkin is often described as an 'uncommon poet of common man' because of his ability to write about the everyday experiences of ordinary people in a way that is both accessible and profound. His poetry often explores themes of love, death, and the passage of time, and he has a distinctive style that is characterized by his use of plain language and his avoidance of grandiose or flowery rhetoric.

One of the ways in which Larkin is able to connect with readers is through his use of concrete details and vivid imagery. For example, in his poem "The Whitsun Weddings," Larkin describes a train journey through the English countryside, and he uses specific, tangible details to create a sense of place and atmosphere. He writes:..........

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