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The less deceived
poems
Book • 1955
Philip Larkin's "The Less Deceived" is a collection of poems that showcases his distinctive voice and style.
The poems explore themes of everyday life, relationships, and the passage of time, often with a melancholic and introspective tone.
Larkin's precise language and keen observations capture the complexities of human experience.
The collection is considered a landmark in 20th-century British poetry, establishing Larkin's reputation as a major literary figure.
His poems are known for their wit, irony, and underlying sense of sadness, reflecting the realities of modern life.
The poems explore themes of everyday life, relationships, and the passage of time, often with a melancholic and introspective tone.
Larkin's precise language and keen observations capture the complexities of human experience.
The collection is considered a landmark in 20th-century British poetry, establishing Larkin's reputation as a major literary figure.
His poems are known for their wit, irony, and underlying sense of sadness, reflecting the realities of modern life.
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Mentioned by Henry Hitchings while discussing Philip Larkin's centenary.
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Mentioned in the podcast as the works of Philip Larkin, a celebrated British poet.
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