Appointment as Librarian at the University of Hull
Poet involved
What happened
In 1955, Larkin was appointed as the university librarian at the University of Hull, a position he held until his retirement in 1982. This role provided him with financial stability and the opportunity to immerse himself in literature, while also allowing him to maintain a relatively quiet and private life in Hull, England.
Literary impact
His work as a librarian deeply influenced Larkin's poetry, as it allowed him to engage with a vast array of literary works and ideas. The environment of the library also provided a backdrop for his reflections on life, death, and the mundane, themes that permeate his later, more celebrated collections.
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