Handwritten letter signed. Philip Larkin to James Sutton, writing from Warwick.

Reference No:
U DP174/2/75
Dates:
17 Aug 1943
Description:
In - depth argument paralleling man's experience to the blooming of a flower, which he calls 'The Moment of Ecstasy'. The crux of the argument lies in the time and importance of preparation to achieve just such a moment of ecstasy, or fulfillment, the preparation lying in ritual. Concentrates in his discussion on religion, love, loss of ritual, literature, modern life and sex. (7pp). Contains a rough illustration of Larkin and Sutton; and one of a woman, in colour.
Format:
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Extent:
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Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Letters from Philip Arthur Larkin To James Ballard Sutton