W- Exploring Poetry
What it is: Modern Poetry from the 1930s onwards
We will look together at selected poems of some of the great 20th century poets, beginning with T.S.Eliot’s Four Quartets. We will then move on to D.H. Lawrence, Philip Larkin, Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath, R.S. Thomas and Derek Walcott. There will be plenty of time over the next couple of years to include more recent British and American poets like Carol Ann Duffy and Mary Oliver.
When it is: 2.00 - 4.00 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in month
Where it is: Leaders home off Fishergate or participate by zoom
Cost: nil
Additional: This group simply discusses a Handout of poems, either with or without an introduction by one of the members. No previous knowledge or experience of reading poetry is necessary and electronic copies of all the poems to be discussed will be distributed before each of the meetings.
Group Leader: Anna Baldwin
Further details: To contact the Group Leader, click on the pigeon 'send a message' link
Phone: 01904 637196
Spaces or waiting list: spaces
Updated 24/07/2022