context d+l Flashcards
what metaphysical poet inspires duffy?
John Donne, he approaches ordinary objects in original and surprising ways
where does duffys directness of expression come from?
the liverpool poets who she had close associations with
what part of duffys childhood influences her a lot?
growing up catholic (pre vatican II)
what did duffys father do?
an MP of the labour party (probably influenced her views)
when did duffy grow up?
she was a kid in the 60s
why does duffy often use dramatic monologue?
she has background in drama/theatre and was a playwright aswell as poet
what did larkins dad teach him?
never believe in god, women are inferior
why was larkin so cynical about love?
his parents relationship and advice his mom gave him
who influenced larkin?
Yeats
why did larkin avoid public literary life?
he had a distaste towards fame
what poetry group was larkin a part of?
‘The Movement’ (anti romantic poets) they valued simple sensuous conventional and dignified poetry (although larkin and hughs featured romantic elements)
what part of the liverpool poets inspired duffy
Directness of expression, simplicity of language, suitability for live performance, contemporary subjects and references
When did Labour come into power? (duffy)
1964, after 13 years of Conservative rule
Which developments in the 60s led to liberation and reduction of taboo? (duffy)
Contraceptive pill was introduced, male homosexuality became legal
What did many women do in protest against being seen as sex objects for men? (duffy)
Cut their hair short, burnt their bras, stopped shaving their legs, refused to wear makeup, wore trousers
Where did Duffy move at 6?
From Glasgow to Stafford
What position did Larkin decline?
poet laureate
What was unusual about Larkin compared to other men his age?
Did not have to do military training due to poor eyesight
What did Larkin have a passion for?
jazz
When and where did he graduate?
Oxford 1943
What did Larkin never do?
marry
What made TV popular?
Queen Elizabeth’s coronation 1953
What associations did Larkin have with the Nazis?
Sidney Larkin, his father, brought him to Nuremberg rallies and give him a small statue of Hitler
Where is the real monument in ‘An Arundel Tomb’?
Chichester cathedral
Who does the Arundel Tomb depict?
Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, his second wife Eleanor of Lancaster
When were the figures in the Arundel Tomb alive?
1300s
Who did Larkin visit Chichester cathedral with?
Monica Jones, his long-term lover
What was Larkin - belief?
Agnostic
Where did Larkin move in 1950?
Belfast - for 5 years
Who is Larkin influenced by - evident in his writing on ordinary people’s lives, love and loss?
Hardy
Who referred to Larkin as a poet of The Movement?
Blake Morrison
What was Larkin’s mother called, relationship?
Eva, had depression, lived together, codependent
Who did Larkin write a fan poem for?
Sidney Bechet, saxophonist
Who did Larkin have a failed engagement with?
Ruth Bowman
