Today in our poetry news roundup we take a look at the Flanders Fields memorial in Dublin, the return of the Gingko prize and the past of Philadelphia"s poet laureate. Memorial to Flanders Fields Inaugurated in Dublin The Peace Garden in Dublin has seen the inauguration of a memorial to those Irishmen ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we bring you the sad news that Les Murray, the Australian literary giant, has passed away aged 80. Australian Literary Giant Les Murray Dies Aged 80 A distinguished poet and figure of Australian letters, Les Murray, passed away on Monday at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by ...
Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the poet who it is expected will be announced as the new poet laureate of the UK when Carol Ann Duffy reaches the end of her 10-year term. The Next UK Poet Laureate? While no formal announcement has yet been made it is expected ...
Our week here on My Poetic Side begins with a look at Carol Ann Duffy"s fight for the endangered insects. We also take a look at the winner of this years Jackson Prize. Carol Ann Duffy Fights for the Insects with Poetry As Carol Ann Duffy nears the end of her time as the UK ...
Today's poetry news roundup takes a look at a discovery of poems by Daphne Du Maurier and the shortlist for this years CLiPPA Poetry Prize. New Poems By Du Maurier Discovered For several decades, Daphne Du Maurier has been one of the most popular writers of the 20th century. Her reputation in literary circles ...
