Today in history

• 1483

  Martin Luther – On the 10th of November, 1483 Martin Luther is born in Eisleben [Eisleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany]

• 1728

  Oliver Goldsmith – On the 10th of November 1728 Oliver Goldsmith is born [Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland]

• 1852

  Henry Van Dyke – Henry Van Dyke was born in 1852 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was a prolific short story writer but also composed poetry as well. [Germantown, Pennsylvania, United States]

• 1866

  Adam Lindsay Gordon – On the 10th of November 1866 Gordon resigns his seat in parliament [Port MacDonnell, Australia]

• 1879

  Vachel Lindsay – On November the 10th, 1879 Vachel Lindsay is born [Springfield, Illinois, United States]

• 1913

  Karl Shapiro – On November the 10th, 1913 Karl Shapiro is born [Baltimore, Maryland, United States]

• 1984

  Sheldon Allan Silverstein – On the 10th of November 1984 Silverstein's son Matthew is born [Chicago, Illinois, United States]

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Forward Prize First / WW1 Poet Published – Poetry News Roundup November 7th

This week on My Poetic Side we look at a first from the Forward Prize and the forgotten World War One Poet whose work has finally been published. A First for the Forward Prize For the first time ever, the Forward Prize has announced that will be sharing the honour that comes with winning one of the most prestigious poetry awards in the UK between two poets. They have named ...

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