Poetry2 days agoThe Odyssey: 'A story of sex, strategy and power'The protagonist of the epic poem is a heroic male – but the story is shaped by the stratagems and seductions of the women, nymphs and goddesses he meets along the way.2 days ago4 days agoCarpenter challenging cancer taboos with poetryPaul Stevenson Lothian says cancer "took away his hammer and saw" but gave him "a pen and his voice".4 days ago7 days agoVictorian poet's archive made available onlineDorset poet William Barnes bequeathed his writings, woodcuts and engravings to the county museum.7 days ago2 Jul 2026Watch: Award winners head to Shakespeare's GlobeThe budding poets from an after-school club are to be presented with an award at the London theatre.2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026School wins award for enriching lives with poetryAn after-school poetry club will travel to the Globe Theatre in London to pick up the Special Award.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Typing poems for strangersFraser Logan has been writing for strangers in Leamington Spa since January.1 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Festival walks in the footsteps of famous poetsThe literary guided walks form part of the line-up for the 10-day event.29 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Mountain festival announces first poet laureateHelen Mort will be an integral to Kendal Mountain's book festival, which is marking its 10th year.27 Jun 202620 Jun 2026Medals for champions of community and cultureThe awards are part of the annual Suffolk Day celebrations.20 Jun 2026...
