Sir Andrew Motion
Philip Larkin: A Writer's Life
Philip Larkin: A Writer's Life
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Philip Larkin: A Writer's Life, written by Motion, received the Whitbread Award for Biography in 1993 and is considered an exemplary biography. This edition, with a new introduction by the author, provides an engrossing portrait of Larkin, one of the twentieth century's most popular and private poets. John Carey, Sunday Times, praised Motion's book, stating that it will always have a special place, similar to Forster's Life of Dickens. Peter Conrad, Observer, described it as honest, critical, and compassionate, stating that it could not be bettered. Alan Bennett, London Review of Books, also commended the book, highlighting its honesty, criticality, and compassion.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Philip Larkin: A Writer's Life, written by John Motion, received the prestigious Whitbread Award for Biography in 1993. The book was highly acclaimed as an exceptional biography, earning praise from various sources such as The Times. This edition, featuring a new introduction penned by the author, presents a captivating portrayal of one of the most beloved and enigmatic poets of the twentieth century. While there may be other biographies of Larkin in the future, Motion's work stands out as a special and enduring contribution. John Carey, in the Sunday Times, noted that Motion's Life of Larkin holds a special place, comparable to Forster's biography of Dickens. Larkin led a quietly noble and exemplary life as a writer, and Motion's book, affectionately yet without being blind to Larkin's weaknesses, showcases his diligent research and keen appreciation of poetry. Peter Conrad, in the Observer, praised Motion's book as honest, yet not prurient, critical yet compassionate, and considered it to be unparalleled in its excellence. Alan Bennett, in the London Review of Books, hailed Motion's book as honest, yet not prurient, critical yet compassionate, and considered it to be unparalleled in its excellence.
Weight: 684g
Dimension: 194 x 173 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571346677
Edition number: Main
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