9 August 1922 
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Before glory
He was educated at Oxford and, upon graduation, began a thirty-year career as a librarian.
About Philip Larkin
A British poet and novelist, he is best known for such poetry collections as The Less Deceived, The Whitsun Weddings, and High Windows. His works of fiction include A Girl in Winter and Jill.
Family Life
He was involved with a number of women (often simultaneously) until he met partner Monica Jones. His relationship with Jones lasted from 1978 until his death in 1985.
Friends and colleagues
His poems were influenced by the work of W.H. Auden.
Fast facts
He declined a 1984 offer to become English Poet Laureate because he did not believe that he was producing poetic work of any significance.
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