This resource provides four pages of exploration of the contextual and philosophical frameworks underpinning Philip Larkin’s The Less Deceived. Perfectly tailored for A Level English Literature students and teachers, this document unpacks the poet’s biographical, literary, historical, and ideological influences with precision and clarity.
Resource Highlights:
- Detailed biographical context and psychological influences on Larkin’s voice
- Critical exploration of Larkin’s ties to The Movement and his literary conservatism
- Insight into his poetic philosophy, language, and stylistic features
- Close analysis of key poems (Church Going, Toads, Wants, Deceptions)
- Examination of Larkin’s audience, intentions, and philosophical foundations
- Critical reception, including feminist and postcolonial perspectives
- Discussion of Larkin’s complex engagement with modernity and tradition
- Summary of his literary legacy and influence on contemporary poetry
Ideal for:
- A Level Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
- Contextual AO3 enrichment and essay planning
- Teachers delivering poetry or unseen poetry components
- This resource enables students to move beyond surface-level biography into a nuanced, critical understanding of how Larkin’s world shaped his words. An essential addition to any advanced poetry curriculum.
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This resource doesn't really live up to its description. It begins by saying that it's four pages which is generous as the notes are very widely spaced and there are only five lines on the last page. This could all easily fit onto 2 .5 pages! It is ceratainly not 'detailed' and one could easily find much more detailed commentary quite easily for free. It also calls 'Deceptions' a sonnet, which it is not. Two stars as it's only £2.50, but even at that price it's not really worth it!
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