We begin the week with a look at the shortlist for this year's TS Eliot Poetry Prize. We also look at the poet who was almost not awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature over their political views. TS Eliot Poetry Prize Shortlist The shortlist for this years TS Eliot Prize, which carries a cash fund of £25,000, has just been announced. The prize, which ...
Today in our news round up we look at Amanda Gorman’s new poem, the chance to stay overnight in a poet’s bedroom and the celebrations of the life of Nizami Ganjavi. “New Days Lyrics” – Amanda Gorman Releases New Poem The poet Amanda Gorman, who rose to fame this time last year when she was appointed to create a read a poem at the ...
We begin 2022 with a look at two articles about public anger; the first over the renaming of a famous poet, the second lines edited out of an ancient poem that forms part of a university course. Social Media Backlash to Renaming of Famous Poet There has been an angry response all over the internet to the decision that has been made by the ...
Our final poetry news round up of 2021 looks at the magical new museum dedicated to the life and work of the poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen. Museum Dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen Revamped The poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen died at the age of 70, 146 years ago. His work is still remembered, and his life is celebrated all over ...
Today our poetry news round up looks at some never before seen photographs of a poet, a restoration project on a poet's home and the death of Thomas Kinsella. Nazim Hikmet – New Photos Found in Czechia Numerous photos of Nazim Hikmet, the prominent novelist and Turkish poet have been located in the archives of the National Theatre in Czechia. The never before ...
