Today’s poetry news roundup looks at a project to read Dante in over 30 languages and traditional Latvian poetry which is being translated into English.
Dante’s Death Anniversary Celebrated with Multi-Language Project
The University of Toronto’s department of Italian studies is spearheading a project which will see a number of different languages used for a reading that will include most of the canto’s of The ...
In today"s poetry news round-up we look at a German newspaper article that was critical of Dante, and the poets who have joined the plea for people to get the vaccine.
Dante Defended by Italians Amidst Claims Shakespeare was “Light Years” Ahead
Leaders in Italy have been lending their support to the poet Dante Alighieri following recent claims in a German newspaper.
Dante, who ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we look at the 2021 recipient of the Golden Wreath and the arguments about who should translate Amanda Gorman’s poetry.
Golden Wreath for Carol Ann Duffy
The 2021 Golden Wreath has been awarded to Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE. This is a prestigious international award that is given for a lifetime of achievement to someone in the field of ...
We begin the week with a look at articles about a poem that birthed a poetry renaissance, and the new play based on the works of Ovid that will be performed when The Globe reopens.
Draft Copy of Howl Found
An early draft copy of the poem Howl by Allen Ginsberg has been found. This seminal poem gives an insight into how ...
Our final poetry news round-up of the week looks at an application for blue plaques which has been withdrawn, the Pope’s celebration of Dante and the Japanese New Year Poetry Ceremony.
Blue Plaques Plan Withdrawn
Gresham School in Norfolk, which can cost parents up to £36,000 a year for their children’s education has withdrawn their plans for 25 blue plaques. The plaques which were ...
