Context Flashcards
How could you describe Larkins early life?
grim, suburban life
Larkin had a lack of…
religious faith
Where was Larkin a librarian to?
Hull
What was Larkin?
a loner
In what ways can Larkins work be seen to have been influenced by Hardy?
Pessimism
external work to describe internal
intricate syntax
In what ways can Larkins work be seen to have been influenced by Yeats?
loss
time passing
premature ageing
What sort of upbringing did Duffy have?
Catholic
How does Duffy studying philosophy link to her work?
her understanding of the limits of language and meaning of time
Duffy was an LGBT+…
poet laurette
When was Mean Time published?
1993
When did Duffy move to Stafford?
Aged 6
When was The Whitsun Weddings published?
1964
What year did Larkin get engaged to Ruth?
1943
When did Larkin and Ruth break off their engagement?
1950 (could not commit)
How long was Duffy’s relatonship with Jackie Kay?
15 years
