Through the Larkin Glass

Jonathan visits his mother on her birthday bringing a card from his little daughter and an excuse from his wife - neither of which impresses Patricia. They barely communicate but find a rout... Read allJonathan visits his mother on her birthday bringing a card from his little daughter and an excuse from his wife - neither of which impresses Patricia. They barely communicate but find a route to understanding - of sorts - through the infamous first line of one of Larkin's poems. ... Read allJonathan visits his mother on her birthday bringing a card from his little daughter and an excuse from his wife - neither of which impresses Patricia. They barely communicate but find a route to understanding - of sorts - through the infamous first line of one of Larkin's poems. "They fuck you up, your Mum and Dad".