In this 8 week course, we’ll explore the contemporary poetry scene in the UK, Ireland and America. The diversity of voices at work today is exciting, at times overwhelming. We’ll sample writing from the T S Eliot and Forward Prizes, scan the poetry magazines and podcasts and sharpen our reading and writing skills as we tune into new voices, styles and forms. Does modern poetry deserve its reputation for difficulty? Who is telling us stories in verse that we need to listen to? Authors are yet to be decided but possible names include Anne Carson, Vidyan Ravinthiran, Ada Limón, Karen Solie, Isabelle Baafi, Jorie Graham, Catherine-Esther Cowie, Jason Allen-Paisant. Suitable for beginners. Newcomers to Raw Writing courses very welcome!

Session Dates

Mondays, 2pm – 3.30pm

• Mon 09 Mar
• Mon 16 Mar
• Mon 23 Mar
• Mon 13 Apr
• Mon 20 Apr
• Mon 27 Apr
• Mon 11 May
• Mon 18 May

Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm

• Tue 10 Mar
• Tue 17 Mar
• Tue 24 Mar
• Tue 14 Apr
• Tue 21 Apr
• Tue 28 Apr
• Tue 05 May
• Tue 12 May

About The Tutor

Malcolm Hebron has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford and for many years taught at Winchester College. He has written academic books and articles and is the author of How to Read a Poem (Connell Guides).

Venue: Meeting Room, Exeter Phoenix

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