When: Thursday 3rd November 2011 at 19.00
Where: The Blue Posts, 28 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DJ
This is the first of a series of monthly events being organised by the Birkbeck Literature Club.
‘He told his readers difficult truths about their lives – love will fade, chances will be missed, death will surely come – but he did so in a way which was oddly consoling in its honesty.’ – Andrew Motion
‘Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself.’ – Philip Larkin (1922-1985)
Three Larkin enthusiasts attempt to do the impossible: seek the positivity that they are sure is buried somewhere deep within the poetry of Philip Larkin. Based on a selection of his work they attempt to find out what, if anything, made Philip Larkin happy. Featuring readings of the poems by actors, a short biographical overview and close readings from Larkin fans this is an evening of appreciation of Larkin’s work for both the initiated and uninitiated Larkin reader.
Photos of the evening:
Photos of the evening:
The speakers: Tony, Alex and Catalina
The Crowd:
Josh, Morrall and Tom Moores reading out the poems
The crowd and Tom Moores reading out the poems
The speakers
