We begin the week with a look at the Centenary of “Ulysses” and the planned museum for James Joyce.
James Joyce Museum Planned by University of Buffalo
The name of James Joyce is well known in literary circles. The famous Irish author penned “Ulysses” which is considered to be one of the 20th century's greatest novels as well as ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look on the poet who has been honoured by the Royal Geographical Society, the Museum that is to be restored, and the 2022 Beckett Festival.
Lemn Sissay OBE, Honoured by Royal Geographical Society
The writer, poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay, who is also Chancellor of the University of Manchester, has been awarded the Ness Award by the Royal ...
We start the week with a look at William Wordsworth’s former home which has been put up for sale, and the winner of the 2022 Stella Awards poetry category.
William Wordsworth’s Former Ambleside Home up for Sale
A house just outside Ambleside that once belonged to the Romantic poet William Wordsworth has been put on the market. The house, ...
Today in our poetry news round up we look at just one story, the news that Charlotte Bronte’s little book will be returning to Yorkshire
Charlotte Bronte’s “Little Book” Returns Home
A tiny manuscript titled “A Book of Rhymes” that was penned by Charlotte Bronte has been sold for a staggering $1.25m. The book which measures just 6cm by 10cm was written by ...
Today"s poetry news round-up looks at English Language Day, the Nottingham Poetry Festival"s return, and the Guggenheim Museum"s poet-in-residence.
English Language Day
23 April marks the UN English Language Day, an annual event that began in 2010. The UN inaugurated the event to celebrate multilingualism and promote all six of their official languages and their equal use. The UN uses English, Arabic, Spanish, French, ...