Beowulf Limited Edition Publication/ Poetry For A Prime Minister/ Rapper Released Poetry Book – Poetry News Roundup June 28th

 

Today in our poetry news roundup, we look at a limited edition of Beowulf, the poetry collection gifted to a Prime Minister and the rapper releasing a poetry book. Beowulf Limited Edition to be Published The Folio Society has announced that they have published a limited edition of the classic Beowulf. The copy uses interpretation by the late Seamus ...

Archeological Poetry Discovery/Glastonbury’s Poetry – Poetry News Roundup June 26th

 

We begin the week with a look at an incredible archaeological discovery with a poetry connection, and we also look at poetry at Glastonbury. Virgil Poem Found on Amphora Archaeologists have found what they are terming an “exceptional “  discovery. A fragment of amphora which was discovered in the municipality of Cordoba by members of OLEASTRO, which is a collaboration ...

Lambda Awards/Hamilton Passes Away/Pantheon Poet Interred – Poetry News Roundup 21st June

 

Today on our poetry news round up we look at the winners of the 2023 Lambda Literary Awards, the death of Saskia Hamilton and the poet who will be interred in the Pantheon, Paris. Lambda Literary Awards 2023 2 Canadians have been announced amongst the winners of the Lambda Literary Awards which are given for the best works of LGBTQ+ ...

New Poetry Installation/King’s Honours/Amazing Grace – Poetry News Roundup June 19th

 

We begin the week with a look at a poetry installation planned for a tourist spot, the King's Birthday Honours List and the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace. Brimham Rocks Artwork Planned There are plans to place two new stone pillars close to each other on the footpath near Brimham Rocks. An artwork installation will be inscribed on the pillars, ...

Poets’ Hair Valued/Thomas’ Broadcast Returns – Poetry News Roundup June 14th

 

Today on My Poetic Side, we look at a rare Antiques Roadshow find and a radio broadcast by Dylan Thomas. How Much is a Poet's Hair Worth? The answer to this question shocked a recent visitor to the Antiques Roadshow. A recent televised edition of the show was particularly moving for antiquarian book specialist Justin Croft who found himself looking ...