Embark with us on our maiden voyage through the enigmatic layers of Philip Larkin's "Aubade." This episode delves deeply into the poem's nuanced reflections on life's fleeting moments, the omnipresent shadow of mortality, and the silent existential terror that lurks in the background. Drawing parallels to ancient myths, as well as our personal moments of introspection at dawn's first light, we unravel Larkin's thoughts on the unyielding progression of time and life's ultimate certainties. As the first chapter of our podcast journey, this discussion not only sheds light on Larkin's poetic genius but also sets the stage for our greater quest: to explore the intricate dance between light and dark in literature, and how these timeless themes connect us all.

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