philip larkin

Philip Larkin is a well-known English writer born in August 9, 1922 (Magill 1462). Larkin grew up around the 1930s and 1040s in the middle of economic depression and during the post-World War II era (Magill 1462). His diction are often profane, vulgar, or coarse and “his work projecting a stable and easily identifiable version of reality” (Perry 432). Perry wrote that “The power of Larkin's work as a whole remains undeniable (432). It takes readers into a world that is distinctively his own, yet one that resembles our everyday world” (Perry 432). His work is implies in a particular way which includes rationality, and a clear sense of truth (Perry 432). Although, some people may see his work as “self pity or despair”, “still he was entirely and sincerely of his view” (Perry 436). The world can see some of Larkin's most flawless work in “Church going” and “Aubade” where everything clicks into place and the finished work ends with satisfaction for his audience (Perry 436). Larkin's views on life and death are particularly strong. Most of his works are very depressing and pessimistic when talking about life and death however, this is Larkin's aspect of truth and reality. Philip Larkin convey messages about illness and death, tension between religion and spirituality, and the effect war has on society through his poetry.
Philip Larkin share his thoughts on illness and death in his work which includes the poem “Ambulances” and “Aubade”. In “Ambulances” Larkin convey the fact that human must all face death sooner or later. The poem is depressing and the title itself suggests something saddening. Larkin first gives relation to the everyday world by beginning the poem describing ordinary folks doing ordinary things. The imagi...

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...son 2683). Ultimately, Larkin shows readers that nothing is the same after the war with the use of rich imagery of peace and innocence as the speaker stresses “Never such innocence again.” (32).
Philip Larkin has shown people his views on illness and death, tension between religion and spirituality, and the effect war has on society through his poetry. Larkin's straightforward ways of writing his poems made it very easy for readers to analyze and understand. He uses strong imagery, creates personification and undoubtedly writes his poems base on everyday life. Larkin's unique style of writing may be disheartening for some people, yet to others he speaks for reality. Philip Larkin died on December 2, 1985 in Hull, England (Magill 1463). Although, he is one to shy away from fame as a poet while he was alive, but his works will forever be recognize and remember.