A revision guide to Philip Larkin Selected Poems by Philip Larkin for GCSE and A-Level English Literature — including which exam boards study it and how to revise effectively.
Philip Larkin Selected Poems by Philip Larkin is a poetry anthology text on the UK English Literature specifications. Use the section below to find your specific exam board and level, then work through the revision focus and exam-technique guidance further down the page.
For poetry questions, examiners reward analytical depth over plot summary. Focus your revision on:
For an anthology, examiners want sustained comparison — find a theme, pick two poems, and weave evidence from both throughout each paragraph. Don't analyse each poem separately.
The most efficient approach is to alternate between two activities. First, build deep familiarity with themes and characters through active recall — close the book, write down everything you remember about a theme, then check what you missed. Second, practise essay structure by drafting paragraph plans for past-paper questions. Five focused plans will teach you more than one polished essay.
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Philip Larkin Selected Poems is studied on: WJEC (A-Level). Check your exam board's specification document for the current academic year — set texts can change between series.
Aim for 8–12 short, flexible quotations per character or major theme — enough to support a range of essay questions without overwhelming your recall. Short quotes (3–6 words) embedded mid-sentence earn more credit than long block quotes.
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