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Poet in the City Presents: Virgil's Aeneid

An evening of poetry and discussion considering the lessons of Virgil’s Aeneid in the context of contemporary refugee emergencies. Read more

An evening of poetry and discussion celebrating 1960s rebel poet Forugh Farrokhzad and her legacy on contemporary poets and artists. Read more

‘The house shelters day-dreaming’

Ruth Beddow writes a short history of self-isolation, domesticity and women’s poetry
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A selection of lovely testimonials from our artistic partners.
"Words stand in for us when we can’t physically be present"

Anna Milon reflects on Digesting History and how feasting has brought people together throughout time.
"Where Two Rivers Meet" – Film

"Where Two Rivers Meet" is created by the award-winning filmmaker Eelyn Lee, telling the story of Collections in Verse: Sheffield, which saw collaborations between communities, libraries and poets.

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Poet in the City connects people and places through poetry. Poet in the City creates access to challenging ideas, attracts radically new audiences, brings about social and behavioural change, and creates awe-inspiring large-scale entertainment. From poetry in libraries to arts centres, car parks to community venues and festivals to music halls, we present poets who can enlarge our worlds.
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"Where Two Rivers Meet" – Film

"Where Two Rivers Meet" is created by the award-winning filmmaker Eelyn Lee, telling the story of Collections in Verse: Sheffield, which saw collaborations between communities, libraries and poets.
Kayo Chingonyi – Digesting History – Poems

by Kayo Chingonyi
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Calm Sleep Stories - Selina Nwulu

Poet in the City is delighted to announce the release of a brand new poetic Sleep Story by Selina Nwulu, commissioned by Calm, the #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation.
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