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Mr Bolton is joined by Lyn Lockwood, deputy chair of the Philip Larkin Society, to offer tips and advice on how to students can tackle tricky poetry questions in exams and assignments.
This is done through the prism of work by the so-called 'Hermit of Hull' Philip Larkin - the much-loved poet whose influence can still be felt across popular culture.
It includes an intriguing focus on his life and times - sometimes filled with controversy - as well as a discussion on what make his poems a joy to explore and study.
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Mr Bolton is joined by Lyn Lockwood, deputy chair of the Philip Larkin Society, to offer tips and advice on how to students can tackle tricky poetry questions in exams and assignments.
This is done through the prism of work by the so-called 'Hermit of Hull' Philip Larkin - the much-loved poet whose influence can still be felt across popular culture.
It includes an intriguing focus on his life and times - sometimes filled with controversy - as well as a discussion on what make his poems a joy to explore and study.