We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
Today in our poetry news round up we look at the winner of the Hall-Waters Prize, poet-inspired cocktails and Phillis Wheatley’s “Little Book”. Hall-Waters Prize Awarded to Terrance Hayes The poet and essayist Terrance Hayes was awarded with the Hall-Waters Prize during a lunch at the International Arts Centre of Troy University last Friday. The prize is given for excellence ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with a hattrick of poetry prize winners. We have the winners of the Leipzig Book Prize, the Stella Prize and the Moth Prize. Leipzig Book Prize Winner Announced The Russian-Jewish poet and author Maria Stepanova has been announced as the 2023 winner of the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding. The ...
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 ...
