“Our classic, the classic of all Europe, is Virgil”, said T S Eliot in 1944. 75 years on, the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, but not European culture. What better moment could there be to retrace the journey Virgil created for Aeneas: escape from the Trojan inferno, voyage …
National Poetry Library's new series of late-night poetry salons continues with two of the most exciting poets writing in South Korea today, Kim Hyesoon and Don Mee Choi. Poet, translator and playwright Sasha Dugdale chairs a conversation with Kim Hyesoon and Don Mee Choi alongside the readings. Learn more here.
The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) celebrates diversity in literature by promoting diverse authors and stories in Brampton, Ontario – one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities. Learn more here.
A major one-day festival of Irish poetry, Poetry Day Ireland 2019 takes place on Thursday 2 May. Absolutely everyone is invited to join in and celebrate poetry’s very special place in Irish culture – traditional and new – at events across the island. The day's festivities include the announcement of …
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to start its summer programme with a memorable afternoon of poetry, words and music hosted by poet Kate Newmann. Kate will read from her acclaimed new collection, Ask Me Next Saturday, with accompaniment from composer and guitarist Bill Campbell. Joining this celebration will be Canadian …