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 ...
Today on My Poetic Side we bring you two articles about awards from the Academy of American Poets and the poet laureates who have received them. Academy of American Poets Awards $50,000 to Philadelphia Poet Laureate The current poet laureate of Philadelphia, Rachel Salas Rivera, has been awarded the sum of $50,000 by the Academy ...
Today we take a look at a Shakespeare inspired painting that is to go on sale, the upcoming film on the life of J.R.R. Tolkien and the new poetry book from an award-winning author. Sotheby's to Offer Ode to Shakespeare for Sale Yesterday marked the day that is commonly accepted by scholars of the bard ...
