Tag: poetry

Phenomenal Woman

By Laura | Published 30th June, 2011

A celebration of poetry by American women; a live performance of some of the best poetry written by women in America, from the 19th century to the present day. Poets featured include Emily Dickinson, Louisa May Alcott, Sara Teasdale, Dorthy Parker, Sylvia Plath, Lisa Zaran, Erica Jong, Sharon Esther Lampert and Maya Angelou.

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Poems by Wislawa Szymborska

By Wendy Kirk | Published 6th April, 2011

Her poetry is about humankind and its sufferings, about how wonderful the universe is.

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The Lamplighter

By Helen | Published 10th June, 2010

A stunningly rich text with strong contemporary overtones.

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Memo for Spring

By Iona | Published 7th May, 2010

An introduction to Liz Lochhead’s engaging and provoking poetry.

Posted in Book Reviews, GWL Recommends, Reading Ideas | Also tagged Glasgow, Liz Lochhead, love, men, women 2 Comments

CANCELLED! Three Women, a play by Sylvia Plath

By Laura | Published 18th November, 2009

CANCELLED! Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Three Voices, who were due to perform this with GWL have had to pull out. We are obviously very reluctant to cancel this event so last minute but see no other option. Our sincerest apologies.

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Sudden Collapses in Public Places, Apologies for Absence and The Poetry Cure

By Wendy Kirk | Published 8th July, 2009

Darling envisioned new ways of understanding illness, a patient administered poetic cure

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Great Scot!!!

By Nisha | Published 1st May, 2009

Carol Ann Duffy has been made Poet Laureate!

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The World’s Wife

By Wendy Kirk | Published 2nd March, 2009

Takes a surprising selection of men from legend, literature and history, rewriting their tales from the wives’ perspectives

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My Life

By Wendy Kirk | Published 2nd March, 2009

Not the most well-known of poets, but her original, thoughtful and affecting work Life makes you wonder why not.

Posted in Book Reviews, GWL Recommends, Reading Ideas | Also tagged autobiographical, Gertrude Stein, Lyn Hejinian, San Francisco, United States Leave a comment

Twinset Launch Night

By Laura | Published 19th February, 2009

Writers Dilys Rose and Karen Knight have collaborated with artists Laurie Hastings and Polly Thewall on the poetry book “Twinset” which will be launched at Glasgow Women’s Library this February.