Philip Larkin belongs to the Movement poets. An atmosphere of gloominess pervades his poetry. The fact is that this gloominess does not arise from cynicisn. Rather it emerges from a detached observation of life. He reflects on a variety of themes ranging from the future of the churches to that of the environment. His lonely life and the depressing world scenario of his day made him a philosopher in his own right. He regards his childhood as forgotten religious wounding. He is against cruelty towards animals. His views on life are original.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, P.S.M.P.G College, Kannauj (U.P.)
