What inspired the vivid imagery of train journeys in 'The Whitsun Weddings'?
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What inspired the vivid imagery of train journeys in 'The Whitsun Weddings'?
Did anyone else feel a sense of quiet melancholy beneath the seemingly mundane scenes?
How does Larkin’s use of language shape the overall tone of the collection?