Category: Poetry

The poetic arts have never been healthier, declares the Cheltenham Festival’s Guest Director in charge of poetry Continue reading Why poetry has never been better

Celebrating a year of fine collections Continue reading Books of the year: poetry

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 order to raise €3,000 to pay for the printing of The West Cork Way: A Collection of Poems and Ballads. Continue reading Poetry reading could be arresting

We turn to poetry in times of need, but can it really help? And why doesn’t it sell more copies? Continue reading Bryan Appleyard on the emotive force of poetry