We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
Today on My Poetic Side, we bring you articles about this year’s Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading, a Black History Month mural inspired by poetry, and finally, a blue plaque for a Swindon poet. 24th Annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading 3rd February saw the community of Rhode Island gather in a celebration of Black History Month, which was combined with an event that ...
Today in our poetry news roundup we take a look at the Minsk International Book Fair, the poet Hollie McNish and, finally, the commemorative statue for the poet Sherko Bekas. Minsk International Book Fair The Minsk International Book Fair, which is in its 26th year, will take place from 6th -10th February. The exhibition is planned as a showcase for the book printing industry, ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with a look at a selection of poetry-related news articles including a radio interview with Marie Heaney, an institute in dire need of repair and the shortlist for this year's “Irish Times” Poetry Now award. Heaney’s Widow Reads Love Poem On Friday the Today Programme featured a segment in celebration of St Brigid’s Day. Marie ...
Our final poetry news round-up of the week takes a look at the winner of this year’s Victorian Prize for Literature, and the longlist for the 2019 Dylan Thomas Prize. Victorian Prize for Literature Won by Behrouz Boochani When the ceremony for this year's Victorian Prize for Literature took place, the winner was unable to be there in person to accept the award. Behrouz Boochani, ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at Tracy K Smith as it is announced she has won the 2019 Harvard Arts Medal, and we also have the poetry book written by the notorious Bonnie and Clyde which is going up for auction. Harvard Arts Medal to be Awarded to Tracy K Smith Tracy K Smith, the U.S. laureate for poetry, and a graduate of ...
Our poetry news roundup today takes a look at the overall winner of The Costa Book Award. We also bring you the poet nominated for the NBCC Award and the poet who is to be remembered with a commemorative fountain pen. Costa Book of the Year Winner Last night saw the winner of the Costa Book of the year being announced at the awards ...
Today in our poetry news roundup we take a look at the memorial events planned for Endre Ady, and the Irish Ambassador with a Twitter feed full of poetry. Hungary Commemorate the Poet Endre Ady Sunday 27th January marked the centenary of the death of the Hungarian poet, Endre Ady. Lawmakers and heads of several of the cultural institutes of Hungary gathered at the ...
We begin the week here at My Poetic Side with an appeal to save the birthplace of Robert Burns. We also take a look at the rare collection of Byron memorabilia that will be going to auction shortly. Appeal to Save Poets Birthplace Launched The cottage in Alloway where the poet Robert Burns was born is in danger of falling into disrepair unless ...
Our final poetry news round-up of the week brings readers the story of a statue to be built in memory of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. We also take a look at a Wordsworth inspired art course. State to Samuel Taylor Coleridge to be Built Outside Church A life-sized statue honouring Samuel Taylor Coleridge is planned to be erected in the town of Ottery, ...
Today on My Poetic Side we bring you the sad news that the literary world has lost another important member. The poet Padraic Fiacc has died, age 94. Irish Poet Padraic Fiacc Passes Away Aged 94 Padraic Fiacc, the Irish poet, who was born Patrick Joseph O’Connor, passed away on Monday evening at the nursing home in Belfast where he had been living. ...
