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Tome Raider Live: Kevin Young @ Powell's
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (10:30:37)
Some say poems should be recited; some say mutely read. From what I’d heard of poets who tried it, I held with those who won’t abide it. But then I happened to sit in on a reading by Kevin Young, and now…well, now I’m not so sure. ...
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Poetry series begins Tuesday at Windhover
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (10:28:11)
Poetry News: The Windhover Reading Series, presented in partnership with the Foot of the Lake Poetry Collective, opens Tuesday with popular poet Karl Elder.
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Paul Muldoon and Seamus Heaney wrestle with Ireland
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (10:25:42)
Poetry News: This afternoon, there were more than a few disappointed poetry lovers turned away from the doors of the New York Society for Ethical Culture.
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Concert promises fall bounty
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (08:38:46)
The Cantilena Chamber Choir and the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church will combine Sundayafternoon in a concert to highlight what is being called America's Harvest Festival. Cantilena Choir director Andrea Goodman, who has also prepared the recently revived church choir for this concert, chose the repertoire go along with the festival's American theme.
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Twins find perfect fit in publishing: Author and illustrator plan to collaborate
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (08:33:57)
Now the duo, one a published author and one a published illustrator, will collaborate on a Simon & Schuster children's picture book next year. But first some background on how they got to that collaboration. ...
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Malcolm Gladwell on late bloomers
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (08:31:55)
The only thing Fountain had ever published was a law-review article. His literary training consisted of a handful of creative-writing classes in college. He had tried to write when he came home at night from work, but usually he was too tired to do much. He decided to quit his job....
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Iran pays tribute to prominent Japanese Iranologists
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (08:30:14)
Afterwards, Iranian poet Erfan Nazar-Ahari recited some of his poetry and the ceremony concluded with a live performance of Iranian music.
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Historic Trauma Cases
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (08:28:57)
Poetry News: Writer of poetry and the macabre left this world under mysterious circumstances.
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Obama Sex Perv Scandal
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (06:17:22)
Frank Marshall Davis admitted in his private papers that he had secretly authored a hard-core pornographic autobiography called Sex Rebel: Black, published in 1968. The author of the book - a copy of which was been obtained by The ENQUIRER - is listed as "Bob Greene." Davis later confessed to its authorship after a reader noticed similarities in style and phraseology between that book and Davis' poetry....
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Bush faces tough issues in last 100 days
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (06:13:31)
In the Traditional News: So how will it end? President George W. Bush is down to his final 100 days in office as of Sunday. Don't expect a quiet fade into the Texas night. The bleakest economic downturn in decades has changed the dynamic drastically, keeping Bush and his financial team in activist mode to the end.
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Massachusetts enjoys first poetry festival
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (04:13:57)
Poetry News: Attendees of the first Massachusetts Poetry Festival say the artistic genre can offer a temporary relief from money worries.
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Local news, weather, sports & information
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (04:10:16)
Poetry News: The Northeast Iowa Poetry Writers' Group invites anyone interested in writing poetry to join them on Monday October 13 and Monday October 27, 6:30-8 pm, at Decorah Public Library .
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Colorado Prize for Poetry
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (04:06:44)
Poetry News: The Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University is now accepting submissions for the 2009 Colorado Prize for Poetry until Jan.
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Poet brings inspired performance to UA
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (04:05:50)
Poetry News: Massachusetts-based poet Shira Erlichman's performance at the UA Thursday was an inspiring moment for Fayetteville's small slam poetry circuit.
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Picasso's 'Le Reve' ~ Restored, the Painting Goes On View
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (04:04:54)
Poetry News: "A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Picasso's 'Le Reve' ~ Restored, the Painting Goes On View New York City - ...
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Sarmad's book launched
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (04:01:10)
An extremely passionate individual who holds no bars back in showing his anger or love, that is Sarmad Sehbai, has provided something to the readers in his latest book, the third, that most of the readers would feel is the perfect portrayal of what they would have wanted to say.
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A journey from law to poetry
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:58:19)
He has written research-based valuable books on literature, especially poetry, fiction, history and other social sciences. In 2004, Jameel received an award by the Academy of Literature Pakistan which declared his book, ‘Jadeed Sindhi Adab, Meelanaat, Rujhanaat, Imkaanaat’ as the best book on prose....
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The weird world of painter Billy Childish
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:55:11)
He paints, writes and makes music no less abundantly. He has produced 2,500 pictures, published 40 books of poetry and four novels, and released more than 100 full-length albums about half as many again as the Rolling Stones, who have been ...
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Medieval music is played at last
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:53:21)
The evening was the culmination of a weekend of events, which included an exhibition of artwork and poetry, organised by the heritage group to celebrate the village's crowning glory - the Paston Letters. ...
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Ahmed Faraz (1931-2008) - " The Romantic Rebel
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:49:51)
With the passing of Ahmed Faraz, not only has Urdu literature lost one of its giants but Pakistan has lost a badly needed voice of courage, compassion and humanity. The poetry of Faraz was a reflection of the man’s integrity; throughout his life he spoke fearlessly against the military establishment which he held responsible for destroying his beloved country while simultaneously displaying an uncommon sensitivity to the hardships and travails of common people....
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An evening of mushaira for fans
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:46:57)
Poetry News: AN evening of poetry featuring Urdu and Hindi poets from India, Pakistan and the Gulf is to be held on Thursday, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Manama.
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A Poem For Stewart Pittman
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:42:34)
Just in case anyone cares-- these link poems are inspired by the photos I link to and nothing more. They're really just an exercise in the art of 3-D Poetry randomly made possible by great art, Stumbleupon and the Link Love button on the Blogsboro Toolbar. I was simply amazed that the first picture I found tonight was my buddy, Stew, in the big chair at the Greensboro Children's Museum. ...
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42 British writers use satire, essays, fiction to protest terror detention propo
Posted by mamta on Monday, October 13, 2008 (03:40:34)
Dozens of renowned British writers came out against new anti-terrorism legislation Sunday, publishing a collection of satire, essays, fiction and poetry to protest a proposal allowing police to hold suspects without charge for up to 42 days....
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