Book launch & poetry readings: Branfoot, Conlon, Humphreys, Unsworth | O! Peste Destroyed {AD England}
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Join the exciting book launch and poetry readings event featuring renowned poets Tom Branfoot, Sarah-Clare Conlon, Ian Humphreys, and Lydia Unsworth. The event will take place at O! Peste Destroyed in New Cross on November 18, 2023. With free entry, this event is a must-attend for poetry lovers.
Tom Branfoot, a poet and critic from Bradford, will be reading from his latest works titled "This Is Not an Epiphany" and "boar." As the writer-in-residence at Manchester Cathedral and a recipient of the New Poets Prize 2022, Branfoot's poetry promises to captivate and inspire.
Sarah-Clare Conlon, hailing from Manchester, will present her pamphlet "Lune," which has been selected as a Poetry Book Society Winter 2023 Selection. Conlon's previous works, including "Using Language" and "cache-cache," have garnered critical acclaim.
Ian Humphreys, writer-in-residence at the Brontë Parsonage Museum, will share excerpts from his latest poetry collection, "Tormentil," which has received a prestigious Royal Society of Literature 'Literature Matters' Award. Humphreys' debut collection, "Zebra," was nominated for the Portico Prize.
Lydia Unsworth, a rising talent in the poetry scene, will read from her forthcoming collection, "Arthropod," published by Death of Workers Whilst Building Skyscrapers. Unsworth's previous collection, "Mortar," has been praised for its evocative and thought-provoking verses.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of poetry. The event promises to be a delightful evening filled with words that will both comfort and delight as the nights grow longer. After the readings, there will be music and perhaps even dancing to enhance the overall experience. Mark your calendars and come prepared to exchange your pocket money for an array of colorful words.