In today’s poetry news round-up we have articles about the poet president who has been elected to a second term, we also have stories about the art installations being unveiled as part of this years Poppy Appeal and finally the 84 year overdue library fine for a poetry book is paid.
Irish President and Poet, Michael Higgins Re-Elected
Michael Higgins, the Irish incumbent president ...
We begin the week here at My Poetic Side with the news that a significant figure in the US literary world has passed away.
Ntozake Shange the US Poet and Playwright Passes Away
Ntozake Shange, the US author, playwright and poet who is most well-known for the play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide /When the Rainbow is Enuf” which was nominated ...
Our final news round-up of the weeks looks at the death of a Russian poet, the return to the UK of some rather old books, and finally, the subway poetry that will be on display in its own exhibition.
Poet Vladimir Dagurov Passed Away, Aged 78
The Russian poet Vladimir Dagurov has passed away in Moscow aged 78. He died on the 22nd October. ...
Today, our poetry news round up takes a look at Russell Brand as we have never seen him before. We also have an article about the winner of this year’s Poetry Slam Competition in Australia, and finally, the Google Doodle dedicated to the Bangladeshi poet Shamsur Rahman.
Bristol Old Vic to Host Brand new Show in November
The comedian and activist Russell Brand is ...
Today’s poetry news round up take a look at the companion book for the Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and the poet's villa up for sale in Bucharest.
A Companion Collection for Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats
To mark the 80th anniversary of the publications of TS Eliot’s
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats - a companion book,
the long-awaited sequel that the ...
Today, here at My Poetic Side, we start with a look at the mother and daughter who played a huge part in bringing the poetry of Emily Dickinson to the public. We also take a look at the Scottish winner of this years Tree of the Year.
The Mother and Daughter Behind the Emily Dickinson Legacy
A new book, “After Emily” that has been ...
Today’s poetry new round up takes a look at the students working with the manuscript collection at Penn University, the new beaches added to the Pages of the Sea event and finally a celebration of Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Penn University’s Manuscript Collective
The University of Pennsylvania has a small group of undergraduate students who are dedicated to exploring the collection of very rare texts that ...
Our final poetry news round up of the week brings you the shortlist for the TS Eliot Prize. We also take a look at a play about the life of the poet Charles Sorley.
2018 TS Eliot Prize Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for this year’s TS Eliot Prize has been announced, and it could be said to be somewhat political. There are five ...
Today’s news covers a historic site, Gary Snyder’s recent talk as well as a song inspired by Nikki Giovanni and an award for Excellence in poetry.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The event was marked with tours of the home and museum, poetry, music and of course birthday cake. ...
Today our poetry news round up takes a look at the Asia Pacific Poetry Slam 2018, the Pages of the Sea project and finally the claim that a Russian poet born 125 years ago was the father of rap.
Asia Pacific Poetry Slam Won by Malaysian Poet
17 competitors from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines took part in this years Asia Pacific Poetry ...