larkin critic quotes Flashcards
What does Golding say about the Whitsun Weddings?
The Whitsun Weddings dwells on the futility of existence
Who said Larkin delighted in whom he offended?
Golding
Who said Larkins poetry simply reflected his own life
Golding
Who says the Whitsun Weddings dwells on the futility of existence?
Golding
What does Golding say Larkin delighted in?
Larkin delighted in whom he offended
What did Golding say about Larkins poetry?
Larkins poetry simply reflected his own life
Who said Larkin rarely presented himself as anything other than the onlooker?
Navemore
What did Booth say Larkin admired?
Larkin admired the non humanness of animals
What did Larkin say about married life?
“Let me remember that the only married state I know is bloody hell”
Who says Larkin’s fury against women comes from an external battle within himself?
Rossen
What did Larkin say about his mother?
“My mother was a rambling fool”
Who said Larkin viewed life as a continuous series of setbacks, as one long process of delay?
Herold
Who called Larkin a hopeless + inflexible pessimist?
Appleyard
Who called the unmarried observer a staple in Larkin’s poetic world?
Martin
What did Larkin say about love?
“Love isn’t stronger than death just because statues hold hands for 600 years”
