We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
Today on My Poetic Side, we look at the "Windiest Storm Ever" and its poetic inspiration, as well as the re-appointment of a Laureate and the winner of the Cervantes Prize. Storm that Inspired Poetry Confirmed as Windiest ever in UK Scientists have been looking at the data from the 1903 storm, which was named Ulysses, and have determined that it is ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we look at the TikTok accusations of poetry plagiarism and the exhibition of Sadi’s work in Tehran. Hottest Gen Z Poet on TikTok Accused of Plagiarism If you have ever explored the world of poetry on TikTok then there is a good chance that you have happened across Alizia Grace and her poetry. The 19 ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at the anniversary of the death of Idris Davies, the Children’s Laureate’s trip to the library and the exhibition about the Rossetti’s. Rhymney Bells Chime for Famous Poet On 6th April at approximately 1pm the bells of Rhymney chimed to mark the 70th anniversary of the day that the poet Idris Davies ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at the 207th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Bronte, the poetry gift from one President to another, and the house with stunning views and a poet connection that has just gone up for sale. Charlotte Bronte: 207 Year Anniversary of her Birth The 21st April will mark 207 years since the birth ...
Today in our poetry news round up, we take a look at the online literary journal, Blackbird as they celebrate 22 years of publication and announce some big changes. Blackbird Celebrates Over Two Decades of Publication Blackbird, the online journal of literature and the arts is celebrating over two decades of publication. The journal, which is considered to be one ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we look at President Biden’s visit to Ireland and the appointment of an Ojibwe woman poet laureate in North Dakota. Biden to Visit Home of the “Best Poets in the World” President Joe Biden is proud of his Irish Catholic heritage, and it is likely to be on full display during his trip to Ireland ...
In today’s poetry news roundup we have an article about the poet Maya Angelou on what would have been her 95thbirthday, we also look at the death of Royston Ellis and a new way of looking at the poems of William Blake. Oprah Winfrey Pays Tribute to Poet Maya Angelou On what would have been her 95th birthday, Oprah Winfrey has ...
We begin the week on My Poetic Side with the news of the death of Israeli poet Meir Wieseltier. We also look at the event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Seamus Heaney. Meir Wieseltier Dies at the Age of 82 The prolific translator and writer, who is considered to be one of the leaders of Hebrew poetry, has died ...
Today’s poetry news round-up takes a look at the 2023 winners of the Rathbone Folio Prize and the search for a special poetry collection as part of a family genealogy project. Rathbone Folio Prize Winner Announced Margo Jefferson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and critic; Michelle de Kretser, the novelist; and Victoria Adukwei Bulley, the poet, have all been named as ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we look at “Science Around Us”, Nick Caves' response to a fan who likened his work to Charles Bukowski and a “Host of Golden Daffodils”. “Science Around Us” Competition to be Judged by Lemn Sissay A poetry competition for budding writers will challenge them to create a Twitter-style micropoem on the theme “Science Around Us”. ...
