Ulysses Inspiration/Laureate Reappointed/Cervantes Prize – Poetry News Roundup April 26th

 

Today on My Poetic Side, we look at the "Windiest Storm Ever" and its poetic inspiration, as well as the re-appointment of a Laureate and the winner of the Cervantes Prize. Storm that Inspired Poetry Confirmed as Windiest ever in UK Scientists have been looking at the data from the 1903 storm, which was named Ulysses, and have determined that it is ...

Poetry Plagiarism Accusation/Sadi’s Exhibition – Poetry News Roundup April 24th

 

Today on My Poetic Side, we look at the TikTok accusations of poetry plagiarism and the exhibition of Sadi’s work in Tehran. Hottest Gen Z Poet on TikTok Accused of Plagiarism If you have ever explored the world of poetry on TikTok then there is a good chance that you have happened across Alizia Grace and her poetry. The 19 ...

Davies Death Anniversary/Laureate’s Trip To Library/Rossetti’s Exhibition – Poetry News Roundup April 19th

 

Today on My Poetic Side we look at the anniversary of the death of Idris Davies, the Children’s Laureate’s trip to the library and the exhibition about the Rossetti’s. Rhymney Bells Chime for Famous Poet On 6th April at approximately 1pm the bells of Rhymney chimed to mark the 70th anniversary of the day that the poet Idris Davies ...

Bronte Anniversary/Higgins’ Gift To Biden/Poetry-Connected Home For Sale – Poetry News Roundup April 17th

 

Today on My Poetic Side we look at the 207th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Bronte, the poetry gift from one President to another, and the house with stunning views and a poet connection that has just gone up for sale. Charlotte Bronte: 207 Year Anniversary of her Birth The 21st April will mark 207 years since the birth ...

Blackbird Celebration – Poetry News April 12th

 

Today in our poetry news round up, we take a look at the online literary journal, Blackbird as they celebrate 22 years of publication and announce some big changes. Blackbird Celebrates Over Two Decades of Publication Blackbird, the online journal of literature and the arts is celebrating over two decades of publication. The journal, which is considered to be one ...