In our final news round-up of the week, we take a look at the app that brings Chaucer to life. Late Python Star Helped Bring Chaucer to Life The late star of the Monty Python series, Terry Jones, who passed away last week was well known for his comedy appearances. He ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we take a look at the truth behind the funeral of Charles Dickens and the death of Kamau. Interesting New Documents Reveal the Truth About the Death and Burial of Charles Dickens When John Forster wrote his authorised biography “The Life of Charles Dickens” he was ...
Today in our round-up we look at the Latvian poetry translated into Persian, the metro line to be named for a poet and the poet celebrated with cake. Latvian Poetry Translated into Persian A collection of poetry written by Imants Ziedonis, the Latvian writer, has been translated into Persian. The announcement ...
Today in our poetry news roundup, we take a look at the winner of this years Sidney Lanier Prize. We also have a short article on the poet Roger McGough and his latest poetry / music venture and finally Langston Hughes at the library. 2020 Sidney Lanier Prize The Spencer B. ...
We begin another week here on My Poetic Side with a look at the Academy of American Poets' grant, the York Poetry prize 2020 and the passing of the poet Rabi Singh. $4.5 Million Grant Given to Academy of American Poets In recent years, the popularity of poetry in the US ...
