We keep you updated on the world of poetry with our news roundups.
We begin the week with a look at Robert Burns on the anniversary of his death, and the writer who has won an award for his work on Lord Byron. The Legacy of the Scottish National Bard This week marks the 225th anniversary of the death of the poet Robert Burns. At the age of just 37, Burns died on 21st July 1796. ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we look at a portrait of a poet that has been discovered, the poet speaking about diverse backgrounds in football and the winner of the Art Molson Prize. Poet's Portrait Found A previously unknown portrait of the poet France Preseren has been found in a museum in Zagreb. Preseren was a 19th-century Romantic Croatian poet. The portrait is ...
Today, we bring you the sad news of the passing of a well-known poet. Michael Horovitz Dies Aged 86 The performance poet Michael Horowitz has died at the age of 96. The poet, who was also a publisher and staunch supporter of young up and coming poets, was a vital cog in the literary world. With influences ranging from folk to jazz, and also taking ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we look at a collection of Sylvia Plath memorabilia up for auction and some previously unseen poetry from Edward Lear. Letters from Sylvia Plath to Ted Hughes go up for Auction Sotheby’s will be auctioning a collection of love letters that were sent from the poet Sylvia Plath to Ted Hughes later this month. The auction ...
We begin the week with a look at the campaign to save the Yeats Society Sligo and the poet BenJamin Zephaniah"s plea for everyone to turn vegan. Campaign to Save Yeats Society Sligo Supported by Poets The Yeats Society Sligo, named for the poet WB Yeats, has been helping to promote tourism and culture for the last 60 years. Now, they find themselves ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we look at a poetry book full of lost artwork that has been found and some of the poetry events taking place at this year's Manchester International Festival. Poetry Book Which Contained Lost Artwork to be Auctioned During a routine valuation at a country cottage, an auctioneer found an illustrated copy of Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard ...
In the first of this week's roundups, we look at the Pulitzer Prize for Nathalie Diaz, and the William Blake biography. Pulitzer Prize for Natalie Diaz It has been rather a good year for Nathalie Diaz, the ASU Department of English associate professor and poet. Earlier this year she was made the youngest chancellor ever to be elected to the Academy of American Poets. ...
Today’s news involves applications for an Irish Poetry Award, the vandalism of a Ukrainian poet’s monument and an interesting idea of what inspired Bob Dylan. Applications Sought for Michael Hartnett Poetry Award The culture and arts office of Limerick City and County Council has called for entries to be submitted for 2021’s Michael Hartnett Poetry Award. This is an annual prize that is part ...
Today"s roundup brings you news of a summer festival to pay tribute to Dante, as well as the race to save Bronte treasures. Dante Festival to be Held in Roman Forum The Dante Festival, Dante Assoluto, is to be held this summer in the Basilica of Maxentius in Romex. The literature festival, which will be free will be held to pay tribute to Dante ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at the urgent fundraising campaign for the Yeats Society Sligo and the reopening of Paul Laurence Dunbar House. Crowdfunding for Yeats Society Sligo In March 2020, like most businesses all over the UK, the Yeats Society Sligo had to close its doors to tours and visitors. Now the society has launched a crowdfunding campaign. They believe that the ...
