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Book Review: Lotus Moon with Blossom by Sheila Hamilton and Remote by Sarwa Azeezook
Lotus Moon with Blossom poetically charts the life and times of Otagaki Rengetsu, a Buddhist nun, artist and writer in 18th century Japan.
Read the full story..Brexit Poetry: MY DECISION
Henry Normal, co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan’s Run, Paul Calf, and producer of Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle and Alan Partridge, among many others, has written four Brexit-themed poems exclusively for Northern Soul. They are called Brexit Trilogy (taking into account inflation). Here’s the third one.
Read the full story..Review: Simon Armitage, Ilkley Literature Festival, King’s Hall
It came as no surprise to hear that Simon Armitage was opening Ilkley Literature Festival.
Read the full story..Brexit poetry: NEVER LET IT BE SAID
Henry Normal, co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan’s Run, Paul Calf, and producer of Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle and Alan Partridge, among many others, has written four Brexit-themed poems exclusively for Northern Soul. They are called Brexit Trilogy (taking into account inflation). Here’s the second one.
Read the full story..Brexit poetry: CAKE (A poem with layers)
The Irresistible Rise of Prose Poetry: Northern Soul talks to poet Oz Hardwick
In part two of his series, The Irresistible Rise of Prose Poetry, Northern Soul’s Poetry Correspondent Mark Connors talks to poet and co-editor of The Valley Press Anthology of Prose Poetry, Oz Hardwick, and reviews Hardwick’s new collection.
Read the full story..The Irresistible Rise of Prose Poetry: The Valley Press Anthology of Prose Poetry
In part one of our series on prose poems, The Irresistible Rise of Prose Poetry, our new Poetry Correspondent Mark Connors begins with The Valley Press Anthology of Prose Poetry.
Read the full story..Let’s Not Die a Young Man’s Death: Northern Soul talks to Roger McGough
British culture can offer few positions more indicative of popular, mainstream acceptance than an afternoon guest slot on BBC Radio 2.
Read the full story..Review: Poetry and Supper with Toria Garbutt and Mary-Ellen McTague, The Creameries, Chorlton
When The Creameries opened in Chorlton last year, it set out its stall as being not only a place to eat (and a mighty fine one at that) but also a venue for all kinds of events. And so it has proved.
Read the full story..Review: International Women’s Day Event, Manchester Central Library
The clamour of the world scrolls incessantly, regurgitating received wisdoms about Brexit, Fleabag and Neverland.
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