Philip larkin lived from 1922- 1965.
The English poet? Yes, I believe he did.
Helived till 1985. Sorry. He was a poet, novelist and libririan
Yes, he was a huge figure in British literature.
Yes. In 1943 Larkin was appointed librarian of the public library in Wellington, Shropshire.
What's an interesting town. The name comes from old Saxon - Weola.
Larkin asked on his deathbed ,that his diaries weree destryed.The request was granted by a friend.
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Another important influence on Larkin was his long-standing friend Kingsley Amis. The biographer Richard Bradford contends that, over the course of Larkin's life, the relationship with Amis transformed from one of mutual appreciation and encouragement, and that later Larkin "was subterraneously driven by resentment and near hatred" of Amis.
Eva Larkin.
Eva Larkin was Philip Larkin's mother. Born in 1886, she lived until 1977, dying 29 years after her domineering husband. "Reference
Philip Larkin
Philip Arthur Larkin (9 August 1922 – 2 December 1985) was an English poet, novelist, and librarian. His first book of poetry, "The North Ship", was published in 1945, followed by two novels, "Jill" (1946) and "A Girl in Winter" (1947), and he came to prominence in 1955 with the publication of his second collection of poems, "The Less Deceived", followed by "The Whitsun Weddings" (1964) and "High