‘When power corrupts,’ John F Kennedy said, ‘poetry cleanses.’ But does it? Scottish Poetry Library's panel discussion-slash-reading will address the issue of poetry and power. Should poets be wary of politicians or embrace the chance ‘to speak truth to power’? Can political poetry go beyond sloganeering? And what about when …
The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia is pleased to offer a session of First Words: Poetry for the winter 2020 season. This section of the nine-week poetry writing course will be led by Shauntay Grant, Alison Smith, and Sue Goyette. This session will be offered on Wednesday evenings (7-9 pm) …
Like Beethoven, the poet Ruth Padel first came to love and understand music through playing the viola. Her great grandfather, a concert pianist, studied music in Leipzig with Beethoven’s friend and contemporary. Her latest collection Beethoven Variations (Chatto) is simultaneously a biography in verse of the great composer and a …
Sharon Olds presents Arias, her radical new collection of intimate life and political conscience, of race and class and a mother's violence. Hear her read from her new collection, followed by a conversation about her career and trajectory as a poet. The conversation is hosted by Jane Siberry. Learn more …
Join Citadel for a craft focused exploration of literary works from poetry to short stories. They will be sending out selected writing to registrants a week before the salon and every participant is expected to come armed with insights, questions, and points for discussion. Learn more here.