Which poet could be described as part of \The Movement\of the 1950s ?
Correct answer: D. both A and C
- A. Thom Gunn
- B. Dylan Thomas
- C. Philip Larkin
- D. both A and C
Explanation
Philip Larkin and Thom Gunn are both associated with The Movement, whose poets generally favoured restraint, clear language, and ordinary experience over high-romantic or highly experimental styles. Dylan Thomas belongs to a different poetic tradition.
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