Book Review: 'Only Connect': Belonging and Estrangement in the Poetry of Philip Larkin, R. S. Thomas and Charles Causley by Rory Waterman

Rory Waterman intriguingly combines discussions of
Philip Larkin, R. S. Thomas, and Charles Causley, three
poets who 'epitomize many of the emotional and societal
shifts and mores of their age', in the hope of making
possible 'new and persuasive readings'. Focussed
conceptually on belonging and estrangement, the book's
six chapters explore literary traditions and audience;
geographical and cultural origins; relationships,
particularly marriage;