Required Writing: Miscellaneous Pieces, 1955-82

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Excellent first collection of essays and writings collective - By: , 10 Apr 2002
Now republished by Faber & Faber (no doubt as a result of the tremendous popularity of the late great poet, as well as Mr Thwaite's excellent companion selection "Further Requirements"), this collective was infact Larkin's own selection from the mounds of his writings. Many found here were originallly introductions to works published, interviews given, & essays undertaken - alll in great demand in 1982 & now! "Required Writing" contains the excellent introduction to "Jill" - Larkin's first attempt at a novel - what is excellent is the insight to life in Oxford during the second world war. Other worthy items include a superior analysis of the 'real' Wilfred Owen - war poet of the Great War (who died in action just days before the end of the 1914-18 conflict); Larkin's early years as a Librarian; & titbits on Betjeman & other contempories. "Required Writing" as with the recent Thwaite collective, also lays to rest questions of Larkin's interpersonal karmas; views of establishments; & outlines his reluctance to conform to a changing world, preferring a reclusive style of profession & social existance so apt for a writer during the period. I recommend this book without reservation.

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