The Whitsun Weddings and Selected Poems: Advanced York Notes

Everything you need to know about The Whitsun Weddings and Selected Poems of Philip Larkin to succeed in your A Level or undergraduate studies.

York Notes Advanced provide the widest coverage and most in-depth analysis of Larkin’s powerful 1964 poetry collection, alongside selections from The Less Deceived and High Windows. Each poem is explored in detail and you’ll also find extended commentaries on key works including ‘Ambulances’ and ‘Here’, and analysis of overarching themes such as ‘Everyday Life’ and ‘The Poetic Persona’. Explorations of language, style and imagery, as well as discussions of relevant contexts and key critical responses will enable you to develop your own critical ideas and to write confidently about Larkin’s poetry, whether you’re an A Level student or an undergraduate.