This dynamic two-day festival will investigate the spaces in which contemporary poetry operates. Through a programme of seminars, masterclasses, readings and academic papers from leading poets and poetic practitioners, we aim to explore the place of as well as the spaces for poetry in modern life. From war reporting to mappings of migration, from defining individual identity to relating stories of
community, contemporary poets take on huge themes. How is poetry used to negotiate the three-dimensional world? Where do we locate the impulse towards the experiential, the political and the experimental in contemporary poetry? How does poetry accommodate language shifts – especially urban languages? What are the fertile areas for growth and publication in poetry? FAQs
Can I come along without a ticket? Due to space limitations it is essential that you book a ticket for the conference sessions AND the evening events. You can do this via the Eventbrite or by emailing [email protected]. Please put 'BOOKING' in the subject line of your email. How accessible is Goldsmiths? Full information on accessibility at Goldsmiths can be found here. Please contact us at least two weeks in advance if you have any particular requirements so we can make things as easy as possible. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Click here for full directions to Goldsmiths and for a campus map. Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? Email us at: [email protected] or find us on Twitter . You can also email [email protected]. http://www.gold.ac.uk/contact/
