We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
Today our poetry news round up takes a look at the 2021 winner of the TS Eliot Prize. We also bring you an article about the possibility of a poem becoming a feature at Tank Bund in India, and finally the news that the Maya Angelou quarter has begun shipping. TS Eliot Prize Winner Announced The winner of this years TS Eliot Prize ...
We begin the week with a look at the shortlist for this year's TS Eliot Poetry Prize. We also look at the poet who was almost not awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature over their political views. TS Eliot Poetry Prize Shortlist The shortlist for this years TS Eliot Prize, which carries a cash fund of £25,000, has just been announced. The prize, which ...
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 ...
