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Philip larkin
Philip Larkin was a renowned British poet, librarian, novelist and jazz critic born in Coventry, England in 1922. He published several poetry collections including The North Ship in 1945 and High Windows in 1974 which brought him great acclaim. Larkin was offered the position of Poet Laureate in 1984 but declined in order to continue his work as a librarian. He received the Queen's Gold Medal for poetry in recognition of his significant literary contributions.
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- 2. BasicsDate of birth:9thAugust 1922Birthplace:Coventry, Warwickshire, EngandNationality:BritishOccupation:Poet, Librarian, Novelist, Jazz CriticDate of Death:2nd December 1985 (aged 65)
- 3. Known workFirst poetrybook: The North Ship (1945)First novels:Jill (1946)A Girl In Winter (1947)Others:The Less Decieved The Witsun Weddings (1964High Windows (1974)
- 4. AwardsHe was offerendPoet Laureate in 1984 but declined and continued to be a librarianHe also recieved the Queens Gold Medal for poetry for all of his work.