Poetry

American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney has won the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize. The award recognizes her literary achievements.

13 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

In 1943 two poets created a fictional writer named Ern Malley to mock modernist literature. Their deception fooled editor Max Harris and led to a celebrated issue of Angry Penguins before the truth emerged.

Mags Webster, a poet, writer, and editor, has died at the age of 61 from pancreatic cancer. She was known for her work showcased in journals and anthologies across Australia, Asia, and the US. Webster also served as an arts administrator focused on First Nations artists in Western Australia.

1 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Osdany Morales's poetry collection Security Questions, translated by Harry Bauld, has been named the winner of the first Poetry in Translation Prize. The award recognizes outstanding poetry collections translated into English, with publication set for early 2027. The book explores themes of exile and memory from Morales's experiences in Cuba.

Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026 in Lucknow is set for February 14 and 15, featuring poetry, ghazals, music, and literary discussions. The first day begins with bhajan jamming, including speakers like Ravi Kishan and Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharanji Maharaj. The second day includes Maha Shivratri special events with performers such as Manoj Tiwari, Taapsee Pannu, and Hariharan.

5 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Taifa Leo, a Kenyan newspaper, has published a collection of Swahili poems submitted by readers from various regions. The poems address themes such as inheritance, aging, illness, politics, and everyday life.