Further Requirements: Interviews, Broadcasts, Statements and Book Reviews, 1952-85
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Further Requirements gathers interviews, broadcasts, statements, and reviews that collectively offer a surprising portrait of Philip mordant, modest, intolerant, and generous-but always himself." . . . reveals a deadpan humour and intuitive intelligence tempered by genuine modesty . . . cannot fail to appeal to those with a passion for poetry."--Joanna Hunter, The Observer" . . . good writing, unfussy and unadorned-seeming; but with the impression that [Larkin] has worked hard at every sentence. Even his responses in interviews suggest a mind taking its time to get the words just right."--Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian"It is a treat to encounter once more those splendidly grouchy tones. . . . Larkin's insights into himself are spot-on."-- The Independent" . . . impeccably edited . . . hugely readable . . . provides solid confirmation of Larkin's stature. Austere? No, thank goodness, though he had his austerities. But a classic? Undoubtedly."-- The Daily TelegraphPhilip Larkin (1922-85) was a prolific and honored British poet, editor, fiction writer, and reviewer. His books of poetry include High Windows , The Whitsun Weddings , The Less Deceived , and The North Ship . In addition to Further Requirements, his prose works include the essay collections Required Writing (Michigan, 1999) and All What A Record Diary , and two novels, Jill and A Girl in Winter . Anthony Thwaite is an acclaimed writer and poet, whose most recent books include Selected Poems 1956-1996 and A Different New Poems .