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James Booth explores the poet's struggle to reconcile the demands of the social world with his devotion to poetry.
In an early letter Larkin wrote 'in my character there is an antipathy between ‘art’ and ‘life’. James Booth explores the poet's struggle to reconcile the demands of the social world with his devotion to poetry.
Professor James Booth has published a number of critical works on Larkin’s poetry and prose, and is literary advisor to the Philip Larkin Society.
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Professor James Booth | talks |
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Date and Time: |
24 November 2010 at 6:00 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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University of Hull |
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Tickets: |
Free |
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Booking: 01482 462045 or tickets@hull.ac.uk |
Additional Information: |
Larkin25 is a commemoration of the life and work of the poet, novelist, librarian and jazz critic Philip Larkin, marking the 25th anniversary of his death. Threaded through will be an engaging series of lectures, activities, events and workshops, providing new opportunities to explore the arts, poetry and heritage, and find out more about one of Hull’s most significant literary figures. |
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