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This analysis of Philip Larkin’s Wants offers a comprehensive exploration of one of his most haunting and existential poems. Ideal for A-Level English Literature students and teachers seeking to deepen understanding of Larkin’s work, this resource provides a detailed, academic breakdown of the poem’s language, structure, themes, and philosophical context.

Key Features Include:

• Textual analysis with close attention to tone, form, diction, and syntax;
• Detailed examination of the poem’s existential themes and metaphysical implications;
• Critical exploration of social rituals, performance, and psychological interiority;
• Contextual background on postwar Britain, The Movement, and Larkin’s anti-modernist stance;
• Extended applications of critical theory:
  • Existentialism (Camus, Sartre);
  • Freudian psychoanalysis (Eros vs Thanatos);
  • Marxist critique of capitalist structures and commodified living
• Insights into Larkin’s style: austere realism, philosophical fatalism, and emotional restraint.

Perfect for:

• A-Level English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR);
• Poetry analysis;
• Coursework preparation and independent study.