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- William Stafford's Poetry of False Witness (The New York Sun)
When William Stafford (1914-93) was given the National Book Award for poetry, for his 1962 collection "Traveling Through the Dark," the judges said of his poems that "their music knows the value of silence." This seems a dubious tribute. Would a composer be acclaimed for his mastery of rests? In fact, though Stafford often wrote about silence — and made grand claims for it — he was an unusually ...
- TW: Val Kilmer (RainbowNetwork.com)
Val Kilmer’s temper tantrums and hissy fits have been well documented over the years and he’s gained a reputation for being a difficult so and so. But who doesn’t love a drama especially when it involves a queen of Val’s calibre?
- The Big Kahuna: Tim Winton's new novel explores why the young heed the call of the surf (Independent)
Talking to Tim Winton, one of Australia's most lauded contemporary novelists, isn't like talking to other writers. While his conversation ranges, typically enough, across the seminal writers who have influenced him – Twain, Stevenson, Wordsworth, Faulkner – there's also much conversation devoted to less typically writerish pursuits: surfing, swimming, wave breaks and reefs.
- Local author shortlisted for prestigious provincial award - Standard Freeholder
Local author shortlisted for prestigious provincial awardStandard Freeholder, Canada - 20 minutes agoIt was there, while a student, one of her professors, Robert Yergeau, encouraged her to submit her poetry to his own publishing house, Le Nordir, ...
- Heartaches as monster hits (Philstar.com)
Turn heartaches into monster hits. That’s Ogie Alcasid’s biggest contribution to humanity’s fight against global warming. Believe me his songs can make flowers bloom!
- Neath’s annual festival is all set to be a real winner - WalesOnline
Neath’s annual festival is all set to be a real winnerWalesOnline, United Kingdom - 6 hours agoAn evening of poetry and music with Neath Chamber soloists and Peter Jones. All proceeds in aid of Neath Cancer Challenge. Admission £5, £4 concessions. ...
- “I Hope They Know...The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer's Care”, - Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release)
“I Hope They Know...The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer's Care”,Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL - 1 hour agoThe extensive use of photographs and poetry inspire a feeling of hope and spirituality uncommon for books on the subject of care giving. ...
- Poetry course at National Library - Trinidad News
Poetry course at National LibraryTrinidad News, Trinidad and Tobago - 49 minutes agoPOET Anson Gonzalez will be conducting “Master Anson’s Poetry Writing SkilShop” , at the National Library on Saturdays from June 14 to July 19. ...
- Simic stepping aside as U.S. poet laureate - Political Gateway
WASHINGTON, April 29 (UPI) -- A lecture on poetry translation will be the final time Charles Simic speaks as U.S. poet laureate, the Library of Congress said. "I've thoroughly enjoyed this past year," Simic said in a news release. "The best part of ...
- Author, poet to speak at women's business dinner (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
A self-published poet and author will be the keynote speaker tomorrow at a dinner celebrating the 37th anniversary of the Richmond chapter of the American Business Women's Association.
- Foregoing black tie for white formal fetches plenty - Vancouver Sun
Foregoing black tie for white formal fetches plentyVancouver Sun, Canada - 6 hours agoCAST MASTER: Arthur Erickson Conservancy founder Cheryl Cooper will lecture Londoners on the feted city architect's "concrete poetry" Thursday. ...
- One woman cultural army - Thanh Nien Daily
Thanh Nien DailyOne woman cultural armyThanh Nien Daily, Vietnam - 6 hours agoThe books, written in both Vietnamese and French and released by France’s L’Harmattan publishing house over 20 years ago, include Tam Cam (Ms. Tam, ...
- Prestigious Griffin Poetry Prizes to be handed out at dinner in ... - Jam! Showbiz
TORONTO - Authors Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje are among the literary stars set to celebrate the best in poetry tonight at a dinner in downtown Toronto. The Griffin Poetry Prize Awards give $50,000 to the best book of Canadian poetry and $50 ...
- R. S. Gwynn's "Fried Beauty" (Seattle Times)
Texas poet R. S. Gwynn is a master of the light touch. Here he picks up on Gerard Manley Hopkins' sonnet "Pied Beauty," which many of you...
- The real Boris Johnson: is there any such thing as a Libertarian ... - Daily Telegraph Blogs
To the general disappointment of Labour, Boris Johnson has not shown any real signs of weakness, although the campaigning journalism that got Ken into such hot water over the last year, threatens to swamp his own team in controversy after a mere two ...
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