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7th Century Poem Found / Poet’s Love Letters Found – Poetry News Roundup 1st May

 

This weeks poetry news round up takes a look at two important discoveries of literary significance. Seventh-century Poem Found in Rome Library A 1,200-year-old lost copy of a manuscript of Caedmon’s Hymn has been found in the National Central Library of Rome by scholars from Dublin. The poem, which is a copy of the earliest surviving poem written in the ...

Lost Poetry Discovered – Poetry News April 24th

 

This week on My Poetic Side we bring you an article about a lost poetry verse written by Federico Garcia Lorca.  Federico Garcia Lorca Verse Found 93 Years After it was Written A verse that was previously unknown has been found. The writing, which is attributed to Federico Garcia Lorca, has been discovered 93 years ...

US Laureate Takes Second Term / Guggenheim’s 2026 Fellow – Poetry News Roundup April 17th

 

This week on My Poetic Side, we look at a second term as US Poet Laureate for Arthur Sze and the poet named as a Guggenheim 2026 Fellow. Arthur Sze Appointed to a Second Term as U.S. Poet Laureate The Library of Congress has announced that the current Poet Laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to serve a second term ...

PhD Poetry Project /. Burns’ Inn / MacDiarmid Dedication – Poetry News Roundup April 5th

 

This week our poetry news round up takes a look at a PhD project that will help build the first National Poetry Library of Wales, the restoration work that will take place on an old inn linked to Robert Burns and an exhibition dedicated to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid. PhD Project to Build First National Poetry Library of Wales Announced...

McGough Archive Goes to Liverpool / Austen Anniversary / Poetry In The Park – Poetry News Roundup March 27th

 

This week in our poetry news roundup we look at an archive acquired by a university, the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen and the park being reinvented with poetry. Liverpool University Acquires Roger McGough Archive As part of their celebration for World Poetry Day, which fell on 21st March this year, the University of Liverpool has announced ...

Wordsworth Home Under Trust Control / Thomas Prize Shortlist / Moth Shortlist Published – Poetry News Roundup March 20th

 

This week, we at My Poetic Side take a look at the acquisition of Wordsworth’s Final home, and the shortlists for the Moth and Thomas Prizes. Wordsworth’s Final Home in the Lake District Acquired by Trust The Wordsworth Trust has acquired Rydal mount, the final home of William Wordworth, the world-renowned romantic poet. The historic property was ...

Welsh Poet’s Home Opens / Byrd’s Papers Acquired / and Zephaniah’s Medal – Poetry News Roundup March 13

 

This week, on My Poetic Side, we take a look at the Welsh poet’s home opening for the public, the acquisition of Byrd’s papers, and Zephaniah’s medal. Welsh Poet’s Former Mansion Home Opens Doors to the Public Ty Penbryn, a Grade II listed Georgian Mansion, located in mid-Wales near Carmarthen will be opening its doors on 21st March to the ...

Portugal Celebrates Global Poet / Victorian Premier’s Literary Award – Poetry News Roundup February 27th

 

This week on our Poetry News round up, we take a look at the 500th anniversary celebration of the poet Luís de Camões and the winner of the Victorian Premiers’ Literary Award. Portugal Celebrates a Global Poet in Kazakhstan The 500th anniversary of the birth of the poet Luís de Camõeshas been marked with ...