Question

A poem by this author explains why the title concept “never worked for me” with reasons like “wrong rewards / And arrogant eternity.” This author wrote that “Time has transfigured them into / Untruth” in a poem describing two figures “side by side, their faces blurred” (10[1])that display “such faithfulness in effigy.” This author of “Love Again” concluded in another poem that “what will survive of us (10[1])is (-5[1])love.” In a poem, this author uses the actions of “fools in old-style hats and coats” (-5[1])to demonstrate the claim that “man hands on misery to man.” (10[1])That poem by this author of “An Arundel Tomb” advises to (10[1])“get out as early (10[1])as you (10[1])can, / And don’t have any kids yourself” because “They fuck you up, your mum and dad.” For 10 points, name this British poet of “This Be The Verse.” ■END■ (0[3])

ANSWER: Philip Larkin [or Philip Arthur Larkin]
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