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Question

In his Introduction to The Oxford Book of Twentieth-Century English Verse (1973), Philip Larkin underlines the importance of a native tradition with   ________ seen as the major poet of the Modern Period.

The correct answer is
Thomas Hardy

Larkin's Major Modern Poet Selection

Philip Larkin, in his introduction to The Oxford Book of Twentieth-Century English Verse (1973), highlighted the significance of a specific "native tradition" within English poetry.

This tradition, for Larkin, represented poets deeply rooted in English life and sensibility, often contrasted with more cosmopolitan or experimental influences.

Larkin identified Thomas Hardy as the preeminent poet of the Modern Period, viewing him as the central figure embodying this valued native tradition.

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Important Questions from Literature

  1. Complete the sentence.

    Shakespeare has written _______ historical plays.

  2. Complete the sentence.

    Milton's poetic style is generally regarded as _______.

  3. Fill in the gap.

    Galsworthy's famous play 'The Silver Box' deals with ________.

  4. W. H. Auden belonged to the:

  5. Robert Browning's poetry is:

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