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1798
Adam Mickiewicz: On the 24th of December 1798 Adam Mickiewicz is born [Zavosse, Belarus]
1822
Matthew Arnold: On the 24th of December 1822 Matthew Arnold is born in Laleham, Middlesex, England [Laleham, Middlesex, United Kingdom]
1937
James Stephens: On the 24th of December 1937 Stephens son James Naoise passes away [London, United Kingdom]
1938
Jorge Luis Borges: On Christmas Eve in 1938 Borges had an accident and nearly died. Whilst recovering in hospital he began experimenting with a new form of writing called the hypertext novel. [Buenos Aires, Argentina]
1955
Richard Brautigan: After police noticed erratic behavior, Brautigan was sent to Oregon State Hospital where he was diagnosed with having schizophrenia. [Salem, Oregon, United States]

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King’s Gold Medal For Poetry Awarded – Poetry News December 20th

Today in our poetry news round up, we look at this years recipient of the King’s Gold Medal for Poetry. Hungarian Poet George Szirtes - King’s Gold Medal for Poetry Recipient George Szirtes, the British poet born in Hungary, has been named as the recipient of the King’s Gold Medal for Poetry. This will be given to him by His Majesty King Charles the 3rd. This is a prestigious honour that King George V ...

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December 24th

0:37 - The Garden Of Peace, Let World Be, by Mohammad younus koul

December 23rd

23:59 - It's Christmas, by RSM0812
23:27 - christmas apologies , by rengoku
22:49 - He never did Love (Or feel the warmth of its Sun), by Kevin Hulme
22:34 - From a Taste of Summer to Christmas , by Cheeky Missy
22:17 - Oh Well, by Mutley Ravishes
19:37 - The Jokes on you..., by Eliaskayne
19:08 - Alone, by Poet\'s Dream
18:27 - Baby Jon, by David Wakeling
18:03 - It’s only two ways out, by evenwheniLie
16:07 - The Shift of Light , by gray0328
15:32 - Motion, by Maplespal
15:16 - Diving For Pearls, by Kurt Philip Behm
14:50 - My Heart Is Cracked , by sunshine777
14:14 - ~` I'm Just Ape Over You! , by Thad Wilk
13:34 - The golden street , by sonal monhyung
12:40 - Purpose right here, by anabasova
12:13 - United Health Death , by Demar Desu
11:57 - Broken circle, by Lorenz
11:56 - Sweet Dreams are Made of These....., by adventuressmalik
11:32 - It Wasn't A Wonderful Life, by randyjohnson71
11:26 - Eternal , by sweksha
10:55 - The Weight of What Could Have Been, by rawaneigh.99
10:46 - THIS CHRISTMAS, by Michael Edwards
10:41 - Along the beach, by Tony36
9:43 - Simile of Life, by Matthew R. Callies
8:43 - A STILL MOMENT, by Twizzle48
8:34 - bad and better days, by jim56
8:26 - AnalysisByClaude3-Volume 14-Plans upset--24May2024, by Soman Ragavan
8:23 - WHEN TO STOP, by Bobby O

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December 16th

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December 4th

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12:30 - A romantic date, started by ashley!

November 19th

8:45 - The thing about Love, started by Lil

November 15th

12:00 - **Dear Future Husband**, started by ashley123321

November 14th

9:23 - Bullying , started by liam

November 8th

15:30 - Lazarus Out of Water, started by Beatrix M

November 2nd

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October 31st

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October 30th

15:30 - DEEVA~KEL, started by Jerry Wayne Lawrence
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13:00 - THE LAND OV THE LOST, started by Jerry Wayne Lawrence

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Nikki Giovanni Dies – Poetry News December 13th

Published by Joanne Jeffries December 13th, 2024.

Today in our poetry news round up we bring you the sad news that the poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. Nikki Giovanni, Black Arts Literary Icon Dies Aged 81 Often referred to as “The Princess of Black Poetry,” Nikki Giovanni the acclaimed literary force, poet and activist has died at the age of 81. Her death comes following a ...

New Scottish Makar / Byron’s Works’ Birthplace Revealed – Poetry News Roundup December 6th

Published by Joanne Jeffries December 6th, 2024.

This week’s poetry news round up looks at the new Scottish makar and the birthplace of Byron’s first published works. New Scottish Makar Appointed Peter Mackay, a Lewis born poet, has been appointed to the role of Scottish Makar. He will make history as the first Gaelic poet to hold the position. Mackay says that he is very much looking forward to being able to ...

Byron Museum / China’s Daughter Of Poetry Dies – Poetry News Roundup November 29th

Published by Joanne Jeffries November 29th, 2024.

This week in our poetry news round up, we take a look at the Byron Museum in Ravenna and China’s “daughter of poetry” who has died at the age of 100. Lord Byron Museum to Open in Ravenna A museum that will be dedicated to the life and works of Lord Byron the flamboyant British satirist and poet will be opening in Ravenna in ...

Japanese Poetry Giant Dies / Henley Celebrations – Poetry News Roundup November 22nd

Published by Joanne Jeffries November 22nd, 2024.

Today in our poetry news roundup we take a look at the death of Shuntaro Tanikawa and the poet who is being celebrated 175 years after his birth. Giant of Japanese Poetry, Shuntaro Tanikawa Dies At the Age of 92 The pioneer of modern Japanese poetry, which was both poignant and conversational in the divergence from more traditional styles of poetry and Haiku, has ...

Burns’ Violin / Wilfred Owen’s Home / AI Poetry – Poetry News Roundup 15th November

Published by Joanne Jeffries November 15th, 2024.

This week’s poetry news roundup takes a look at a violin linked to Robert Burns, the property where Wilfred Owen was born and how people really see AI-generated poetry. Robert Burns Violin Goes on Tour A fiddle with links to the poet Robert Burns will be going on tour and will feature in ...

Poetry Centre Warning / PEN Heaney Prize / Wordsworth Not At Home – Poetry News Roundup November 8th

Published by Joanne Jeffries November 8th, 2024.

In this week’s poetry news round up we take a look at the possible withdrawal of funding for the National Poetry Centre, the shortlist for the PEN Heaney Prize and the poet who wasn’t home. Warning from National Poetry Centre if £5m Funding is pulled The National Poetry Centre has issued a warning that if the government carries out its proposal that will see ...

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