English Poetic Tradition & MUP INTERNATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION

In the most famous literary essay of the twentieth century T S Eliot wrote of “Tradition and the Individual Talent”, arguing that no poet’s work has its meaning alone. This series of discussion groups comprises twelve sessions, meeting fortnightly; commencing Wednesday, November 1, 2017 18:00 20:00.

 

Each session will begin with a talk on the poets and the period by Dennis Haskell, and will examine the tradition of poetry from Great Britain from a contemporary poet’s point of view as well as that of a literary scholar followed by group discussion. It is aimed at a greater understanding of the poetry of the past and the way the history of English poetic practice informs contemporary writing.

 

The total cost is $120 and all proceeds go to WAPI and the Centre for Stories.

 

Text: The Norton Anthology of Poetry, ed. Margaret Ferguson, Mary Jo Salter & Jon Stallworthy. 5^th edn; NY: Norton, 2005.

 

There will be a maximum of 20 participants. Enrolment is via the Centre for Stories website: http://www.centreforstories.com/story-events/2017/11/1/the-english-poetic-tradition

 

 

23rd Melbourne Poets Union  INTERNATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION 

 

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd of September 2017

 

2017 Competition Judge - Judith Rodriguez

 

First prize – Leon Shann Award $AU1,500

 

Second Prize $AU500,

 

Third prize $AU200

 

Martin Downey Urban Realist Award $AU100

 

Book Vouchers for 3 Highly Commended &

 

Books for 6 Commended Poems

 

 Details at

  http://www.melbournepoetsunion.com/2017-mpu-international-poetry-competition.html