We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at the poet remembered with a statue, plans to remove the railings outside the Bards birthplace and the PEN America Awards. Statues Unveiled in Maryland State House It is more than 155 years since the abolishment of slavery. Now, the state ...
Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the poetry dress worn to The Oscars and the rise of the poet who was actually two people. Poetry at The Oscars Waad Al-Kateab, a filmmaker and journalist from Syria attended The Oscars earlier this week wearing a stunning gown with a ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at the Poet Laureate"s bid to get into the music charts. We also have a short article about the shortlist for this year"s Poetry Now Award. Poet Laureate to Release Album of “Post-Rock” Music In something of a departure from his ...
We at My Poetic Side begin this week with an explanation of the Google Doodle dedicated to a German Poet and the award given to the heritage site and home of a war poet. Google Doodle for German Artist and Poet Fridays Google Doodle was dedicated to the imaginative and somewhat ...
In our final news round-up of the week, we take a look at the app that brings Chaucer to life. Late Python Star Helped Bring Chaucer to Life The late star of the Monty Python series, Terry Jones, who passed away last week was well known for his comedy appearances. He ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at the truth behind the funeral of Charles Dickens and the death of Kamau. Interesting New Documents Reveal the Truth About the Death and Burial of Charles Dickens When John Forster wrote his authorised biography “The Life of Charles Dickens” he was ...
Today in our round-up we look at the Latvian poetry translated into Persian, the metro line to be named for a poet and the poet celebrated with cake. Latvian Poetry Translated into Persian A collection of poetry written by Imants Ziedonis, the Latvian writer, has been translated into Persian. The announcement ...
Today in our poetry news roundup, we take a look at the winner of this years Sidney Lanier Prize. We also have a short article on the poet Roger McGough and his latest poetry / music venture and finally Langston Hughes at the library. 2020 Sidney Lanier Prize The Spencer B. ...
We begin another week here on My Poetic Side with a look at the Academy of American Poets' grant, the York Poetry prize 2020 and the passing of the poet Rabi Singh. $4.5 Million Grant Given to Academy of American Poets In recent years, the popularity of poetry in the US ...
We end the week here on My Poetic Side with a look at the Forward Poetry Prize for 2020. We also have an article about the new museum in St. Petersburg that will be dedicated to the poet Joseph Brodsky. 2020 Forward Prize Launched The judging panel for the 2020 Forward Prize has ...
