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Philip Larkin

Philip Larkin (1922–1985) was a British journalist, poet and librarian.

Also recorded as Philip Arthur Larkin.

Overview

Born at Coventry in 1922, died at Kingston upon Hull in 1985.

In detail

Philip Larkin studied at St John's College and King Henry VIII School, Coventry. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are lyric poetry.

Employment is recorded with University of Hull and University of Leicester. Positions recorded include Booker Prize judge. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Cholmondeley Award, King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Philip Larkin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313758: Philip Larkin

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