LARKIN,+Philip+Arthur

LARKIN, Philip Arthur (1922-1985) CL Wellington, later Shropshire 1943; Leicester UC (Leicester U) 1946; DL Queen's University, Belfast 1950; CL Hull University 1955-1985 Despite a slender output he won international fame as a poet and particularly for //Whitsun weddings// (1964) and //High windows// (1974). He also edited the //Oxford book of twentieth century verse// (1973). His volume of essays, //Required writing// (1983) includes some account of his early experiences as a librarian. He was made LA Honorary Fellow in 1980.