Author(s): Sibel NENNÄ°
In this study, the theme of alienation in poems of Philip Larkin, one of the most significant poets of English Literature, is examined. It is understood that the source of the alienation theme in Larkin's poems is his real life experiences. It can be said that Philip Larkin's poems are autobiographical. Bad childhood memories, unhappy marriage of his parents and disconnected relations with other members of the society caused a feeling of alienation in the poet's mind. As a result of pessimistic thoughts, Larkin wrote poems such as Reasons for Attendance, Dublinesque, Strangers, The March Past, Bridge for the Living, Livings, Two Guitar Pieces, Here, Dockery and Son, Best Society, Single to Belfast, The Importance of Elsewhere, High Windows, Deceptions, Dry-Point and Wants in which theme of alienation can be observed. The help of method of literature review writes down the study and some of Larkin’s poems are handled, as the theme that is aimed to be demonstrated exists in them.
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