Somewhere Becoming Rain

Clive James was a lifelong fan of Philip Larkin's writing. Somewhere Becoming Rain compiles all of James' writing on this towering literary personality of the twentieth century, as well as previously unpublished material. The opprobrium surrounding Larkin's personal life and private ideas continue to conceal the magnificence of his poetry. James examines Larkin's poetry, novels, jazz, and literary criticism, as well as the two main biographies, Larkin's correspondence, and even his stage representation, to chronicle the severe and, he contends, mostly incorrect equivocations concerning Larkin's reputation in the years after his death.

Larkin's talent is defined and appreciated in this joyful and observant book. James contends that Larkin's poetry, which has been admired by discriminating readers for more than a half-century, could only be the result of his shy, diffident, imperfect, and all-too-human nature. Somewhere Becoming Rain is an erudite and hilarious love letter from one of the world's most highly recognized writers to one of its most beloved poets.

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Author: Clive James
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