We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
Today in our news round up we look at Amanda Gorman’s new poem, the chance to stay overnight in a poet’s bedroom and the celebrations of the life of Nizami Ganjavi. “New Days Lyrics” – Amanda Gorman Releases New Poem The poet Amanda Gorman, who rose to fame this time last year when she was appointed to create a read a poem at the ...
We begin 2022 with a look at two articles about public anger; the first over the renaming of a famous poet, the second lines edited out of an ancient poem that forms part of a university course. Social Media Backlash to Renaming of Famous Poet There has been an angry response all over the internet to the decision that has been made by the ...
Our final poetry news round up of 2021 looks at the magical new museum dedicated to the life and work of the poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen. Museum Dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen Revamped The poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen died at the age of 70, 146 years ago. His work is still remembered, and his life is celebrated all over ...
Today our poetry news round up looks at some never before seen photographs of a poet, a restoration project on a poet's home and the death of Thomas Kinsella. Nazim Hikmet – New Photos Found in Czechia Numerous photos of Nazim Hikmet, the prominent novelist and Turkish poet have been located in the archives of the National Theatre in Czechia. The never before ...
Today in ours news round up we look at the lost portrait of Dante and the new poetry book from Louise Glück. Dante Portrait Thought to be Lost Will go on Exhibition in Moscow A portrait painted in the 16th century of the poet Dante Alighieri, which was thought to have been lost will be going on show in Moscow on 21st January. ...
We begin the week with a look at the possibility of a National Poetry Library in Wales, the death of Rajvinder Singh, the German poet laureate and the plans for a virtual Burns Night. Campaign Underway to Establish National Poetry Library of Wales Campaigning is underway with the hope of eventually establishing a National Poetry Library of Wales. There are currently two national poetry ...
Today our poetry news roundup brings you articles about the poet's cottage that has been given listed building status, the celebration of Romanian poetry and the AI poetry at Expo 2021 in Dubai. National Heritage for England Adds Poet's Cottage to Listed Buildings List A cottage that was once the home to a poet in Ozleworth is just one of almost 300 historic ...
Today in our poetry news round up we look at the winner of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry and the fashion collection inspired by the work of Jack Kerouac. Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry Awarded to Grace Nichols The Guyanese poet Grace Nichols has become the latest recipient of the Queen’s gold medal for poetry. The award covers all of her work but ...
Today's poetry news round up looks at a special sonnet that has been penned for a poet's sister, the winners of the 2020 and 21 Jnanpith Award and the events being planned for Rumi’s 748th death anniversary. “Sonnet for Isola” Penned by Poet When the poet Oscar Wilde was found dead in Paris in 1900, he was bankrupt and in exile in a ...
We begin the week with a look at the new poet laureate for Alabama, the winner of the Cikada Prize and also the poet who has received an honorary degree. First Black Poet Laureate of Alabama Honoured by Governor The Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey has honoured Ashley M. Jones, the state’s first Black poet laureate in a ceremony that took place at the ...
