The Poetics of ‘Home’: Critical-Creative Approaches to the Representation of ‘Home’ in Poetry 

In celebration of World Poetry Day (Thursday 21 March), James shares a blog about his research into the representation of ‘home’ in poetry.   Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever…

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What Does Eco-Poetry Look Like When You Can’t Get Out of Bed? 

In celebration of World Poetry Day on Thursday 21 March, Anna shares a blog about her research and writing, focused on eco-poetry and mental health. The title of this blog is also the title of the poetry collection which…

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World Poetry Day: Poetry Communicating Across Gender Boundaries 

World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March every year. It was founded by UNESCO in 1999, to promote poetry as a way to support linguistic diversity, and communication across borders.   Practiced throughout history – in every culture and…

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Emotive and Unpredictable, and Mostly, Unexpected 

In celebration of World Poetry Day on 21 March, Wendy shares a blog about her research journey.  My PhD research at Manchester Met is based on how Barbara Hepworth’s sculptural practice could be used to inform a new poetic…

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