Larkin was an example of such expressionism, and writes his poetry in such a persuasive form that we feel we have to accept his views as our own. "The art of the poet is to remove the feelings of others by exhibiting his own" In looking at Larkin's poetry, it becomes apparent that Larkin is cynical towards the world in which consumerism has replaced religion. Although Larkin was an Agnostic, describing religion as "the moth-eaten musical brocade created to pretend we never die", the persona in "Church going" has taken time to visit the church and Larkin seems to be well acquainted wi...

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One may view this as a contradiction in terms for example; Surely Dante could not have admired them so greatly to have placed them in hell however Dante (poet and protagonist) treats the classical poets as privileged and authorial characters, Contropasso in the Commedia is a concept based on the punishment fits the crime, the contropasso belonging to Canto IV of inferno includes mental anguish but an absence of physical torment. ... This show of appreciation towards the classical poets can be interpreted to a mild show of arrogance on Dante's part as he does place himself on par with them...

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Literary Style: According to Langston Hughes, "Baldwin uses words as the sea uses waves, to flow and beat, advance and retreat, rise and take a bow in disappearing....The thought becomes poetry and the poetry illuminates the thought." ... Meaning of Title: The title of the novel Another Country stipulates two explicit terms: love and racism. ...

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