Post-War Writing and Aesthetics

Focusing on Philip Larkin's critique of modern art, this essay delves into the qualities of irresponsibility and technical experimentation that characterize the 20th century. It examines how post-war writing and aesthetics respond to modernism's themes of mystification and outrage, aiming to uncover Larkin's message to post-modern society. By analyzing the interplay between modern and post-modern literary forms, the essay seeks to establish a broader definition of aesthetics that reflects the complexities of both movements and their societal implications.