The Poetry Archive
Why poetry has never been better
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The poetic arts have never been healthier, declares the Cheltenham Festival’s Guest Director in charge of poetry
Megan Williams
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Jan, 7 Books of the year: poetry
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Celebrating a year of fine collections
Megan Williams
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Dec, 23 Poetry reading could be arresting
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Six people have already responded to Ian Bailey’s request for financial assistance to publish his first book of poetry, contributing €800. Four remained anonymous. The “journalist and academic lawyer” has taken to FundIt in
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Dec, 11 Bryan Appleyard on the emotive force of poetry
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We turn to poetry in times of need, but can it really help? And why doesn’t it sell more copies?
Megan Williams
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Dec, 1