Robert Frost had a similarly liberating idea of poetry, and he saw the medium as “[…] the renewal of words, setting them free, and that’s what a poet is doing: loosening the words.” Though we’re ...
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Tom Emanuel receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). If you have read The Lord of the Rings, there is a good chance that you skipped over one or more of the 75 songs ...
With leaves turning golden, nights drawing in and fires being lit, autumn is the perfect time to settle down in a comfy chair with some poetry for company. Here is a selection of our favourite poems ...
Inspired by the success of our popular syndicated series Poem-a-Day, we’re pleased to present Teach This Poem, winner of the 2018 Innovations in Reading Prize given by the National Book Foundation.
John MacKenna's most recent books are Absent Friend, a memoir of his friendship with Leonard Cohen; and Father, Son and Brother Ghost, both published by The Harvest Press ...
Whether you’re looking to soothe your mind, ignite your inner rebel or make your heart sing, poetry offers something for every day and every mood. As Dylan Thomas said, “poetry is what in a poem makes ...