Correspondence with Philip (Arthur) Larkin (1922-1985), British poet and novelist. References to Larkin's work include: 'Arundel Tomb' and 'Ambulances' submitted to CQ (1962) (/5); the couplet he contributed toBlack Paper Two (1969) (/12); his jazz book [All What Jazz] (/16); 'Livings', submitted to CQ (1972) (/22-3); 'T[he] O[ld] F[ools]' (1973) (/25 and /27); High Windows (1974) (/26 and /28; /29 is a typescript of the poem); and Larkin's editorial procedure in selecting poems for inclusion inThe Oxford Book of Twentieth-Century Verse (1973) (/26).
Other topics covered include: the early days of CQ; the CQ tenth anniversary party in 1968 (/9-11); Larkin's feelings about attending engagements and giving speeches (/10-11); Douglas Dunn (/13 and /28); visits to Manchester (including a trip to a Manchester United match in 1969) (/13-14 and /19-20); Kingsley [Amis]'s novel [The Green Man] in 1969 (/15); Larkin's lack of poetic output during the 1970s; and his political opinions (including some scathing comments about communists).
/17 is a copy of Torchlight newspaper (Feb 1970) which includes Larkin's Black Paper couplet.
Dated at: Hull, E. Yorks; and Oxford.
Holograph and typescript.