For a very special seventh episode, we are joined by Galway writer Caileigh Ryan to discuss Philip Larkin's famous meditation on death, Aubade. Listen now as we drink hot whiskeys and consider how the poem treats death as a lover, whether Larkin should be read in an Irish accent, and why this piece is so well-loved. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/sharpenyourtongue">Support the show</a>

For a very special seventh episode, we are joined by Galway writer Caileigh Ryan to discuss Philip Larkin's famous meditation on death, Aubade. Listen now as we drink hot whiskeys and consider how the poem treats death as a lover, whether Larkin should be read in an Irish accent, and why this piece is so well-loved. Support the show

For a very special seventh episode, we are joined by Galway writer Caileigh Ryan to discuss Philip Larkin's famous meditation on death, Aubade. Listen now as we drink hot whiskeys and consider how the poem treats death as a lover, whether Larkin should be read in an Irish accent, and why this piece is so well-loved.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/sharpenyourtongue" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

Episode Seven: Aubade by Philip Larkin

Welcome to Sharpen Your Tongue, a podcast aimed at making poetry accessible and fun. Each episode, we’ll do a deep dive into a favorite poem, investigating its rhythm and imagery, and breaking down how and why that particular work enchants us.

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Episode Seven: Aubade by Philip Larkin

Episode Seven: Aubade by Philip Larkin