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Originally Posted by Mark McDonnell
I don't think you've read Larkin, Cameron. Not really.
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Mark, your comment is a little unbeatable isn't it? Basically, if I read him deeply enough I will become appreciative; my commentary stems from a lack of deep enough reading.
I've read him repeatedly and in depth (from what I can tell. I am not stating my opinion as universal fact; it is only my opinion). And sorry, but he feels like a period piece. Luckily enough, though I can feel his influence in Duffy and Owen Sheers and other (mostly white) proto-Movementeers, newer greater writers like Vahni Capildeo are taking over. I honestly believe that Capildeo has done more for uk poetry than Larkin. Sorry again.