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Orwell Discovery/Paterson Festival – Poetry News Roundup October 16th

 

In today's poetry news round-up we look at the possible signed copy of a George Orwell book purchased at auction. We also have an article about the Paterson Poetry Festival. Orwell Collector Makes Exciting Discovery? A rare first edition collection of the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four recently surfaced at an auction. The copy, ...

Rahtbones Prize Changes/ Japanese Manuscript Found/New Poetry Book Released – Poetry News Roundup 10th October

 

Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at the details for this years Rathbone Folio Prize, a rare Japanese manuscript that has been found and the release of a new poetry book. Rathbones Folio Prize Schedule Changes The organisers of Rathbones' Folio Prize have announced that the winner and shortlist ...

Nobel Literature Prize – Poetry News October 9th

 

Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at some of the favourites to be named the two winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature ahead of the official announcement. The Nobel Prize for Literature It has been a while since we have heard anything about the Nobel Prize for Literature. ...

Ciaran Carson Passes Away – Poetry News October 8th

 

Today on My Poetic Side we bring you the sad news that the Award-winning Belfast poet Ciaran Carson has passed away. Ciaran Carson, Award-Winning Belfast Poet Passes Away Award-winning novelist and poet Ciaran Carson from Belfast has passed away. He was 70 years old and passed away early on Sunday at home. ...