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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 1h

I am really looking forward to this cultural history of Russian woods and forests, The Oak and the Larch by Sophie Pinkham.

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1h

★ In this epic but sprightly history, Sophie Pinkham explores the central role forests have played in the Russian cultural imagination. Airy and elegant yet covering much ground, it’s a fascinating wander through Russia’s woods.

The Oak and the Larch: A Forest History of Russia and Its Empires by Sophie Pinkham

In this epic but sprightly history, journalist and critic Pinkham (Black Square) explores the central role forests have played i...

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 18h

Breakfast Not Toofbrush

Greyhound-type dog in shadow standing in kitchen and looking dejected

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 23h

Very genuinely surprised to see this: The Strongbox is shortlisted for @lhellenicprize.bsky.social @carcanet.bsky.social alongside some wonderful books.

The London Hellenic Prize @lhellenicprize.bsky.social · 1d

We have a shortlist for this year's LHP! Five exceptional works, each a must-read in its own right. If you're interested in all things Hellenic- the language, literature, or the history- these should hit your 'to read' list asap (unless they're already on it!). Here they are:

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The London Hellenic Prize @lhellenicprize.bsky.social · 1d

We have a shortlist for this year's LHP! Five exceptional works, each a must-read in its own right. If you're interested in all things Hellenic- the language, literature, or the history- these should hit your 'to read' list asap (unless they're already on it!). Here they are:

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 1d

Alison Brackenbury is a fabulous poet as well as a historian of local and rural life. Her poetry is informed by the same humane ‘people’s history‘ approach. Here’s a link to some of her books: @carcanet.bsky.social www.carcanet.co.uk/search-resul...

Search Results - Carcanet Press

www.carcanet.co.uk

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Edith Hall @edithmayhall.bsky.social · 2d

This coming Sunday, three historic performances of the late, great Tony Harrison's masterpiece "v." in the Leeds graveyard where it's set. I'm speaking before the final reading. Please come. slunglow.org/v-a-homecomi...
@lrb.co.uk
@richardburgon.bsky.social

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s the link if you want to register as an organ donor in the UK. 🩷https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/

Register your decision

You can opt in or opt out of becoming an organ donor by registering on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Register in minutes!

www.organdonation.nhs.uk

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoyed this episode of A Brush With @benlukeart.bsky.social interviewing artist and writer Renée Green podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

A brush with… Renée Green

Podcast Episode · A brush with... · 26/02/2025 · 59m

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 2d

Discussion & reading with Oksana Maksymchuk @carcanet.bsky.social on 24 October at the Harriman Institute, Columbia University at 12pm. Please come if you are around in NYC. We’ll be talking about writing in war.
www.clubfreetime.com/new-york-cit...

Contemporary Poets Read from their New Collections (In Person AND Online!)

www.clubfreetime.com

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t despair… 🩶

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 3d

I'll be reading from 'Bad Roads' Natalya Vorozhbit's astonishing play about women in war. Oksana Maksymchuk will be reading from her @carcanet.bsky.social collection, other speakers incl. scholars & translators Ainsley Morse, Sophie Pinkham & Sabrina Jaszi as.cornell.edu/news/writers...

Writers, translators consider ‘Ukraine in Translation’ Oct. 18

The symposium responds to a new urgency to Ukrainian culture of the past, present and future both inside and outside the country.

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 3d

Some rather exquisite gold-tooled book covers from the Library of Benjamin Guinness 3rd Earl of Iveagh @marshslibrary.bsky.social in Dublin

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Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 4d

www.creativetourist.com/event/deryn-...

Deryn Rees-Jones at Open Eye Gallery | Literature | Creative Tourist

For the seventh Matt Simpson Memorial Reading, hosted by LiPS, Deryn Rees-Jones will be reading from her new collection, Hôtel Amour.

www.creativetourist.com

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Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 4d

And then November 7th taking Hotel Amour back to Paris ❤️ www.billetweb.fr/a-poetry-rea...

Tickets : A poetry reading by Deryn Rees-Jones

Tickets : A poetry reading by Deryn Rees-Jones - Billetweb

www.billetweb.fr

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Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · May 19

It was a joy to take part in this podcast. Do give it a listen. So many fine episodes. Listen and rate. Thanks for having me on @gregorykearns.bsky.social #poetry @tseliotprize.bsky.social

Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · May 19

I’m thrilled to say that on today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way my guest is @revrachelmann.bsky.social. We talked about religious etymologies, the importance of humility and exploring the counter factual in poetry.

Check out the episode on Spotify

Episode 17: Rachel Mann

The Poems We Made Along The Way · Episode

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 10d

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Chris Holifield, Director of the Poetry Book Society 2003–16 and Director of the T. S. Eliot Prize 2016–22, died on 3 September 2025.

Read our tribute to Chris in full: tseliot.com/prize/a-tire...

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 11d

This is so good to read as this Iranian @mptmagazine.bsky.social issue was one of my very favourite and Farrokhzad is one of the most exciting poets we published. I think she may appear in @poetclare.bsky.social new @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social collection?

Clare Pollard @poetclare.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve written this month’s ’From The Archive’ feature for @mptmagazine.bsky.social on their 60th anniversary modernpoetryintranslation.com/from-the-arc...

From the Archive: Forugh Farrokhzad translated from Farsi by Sholeh Wolpé - Modern Poetry in Translation

Clare Pollard writes on Forugh Farrokhzad

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 11d

Which Shakespeare play?
‘Please be advised this performance contains depictions of violence and murder, and references to suicide, self-harm and the death of children. Also features loud noises, strobe effects, haze and smoke…’

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 12d

‘it's easy to imagine The Lives of Z joining the likes of Christensen's alphabet (1981) as an essential text ecopoetry for years to come‘

Wonderful review of ‘Lives of Z’ by @oliviamcc.bsky.social @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social in this issue of Poetry Review

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Carcanet Press @carcanet.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow! Join @sashadugdale.bsky.social from 2.30pm at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester, where she will be reading from some of her work.

The event is free to attend, but for more information see here:⬇️
poetsandplayers.co/2025/09/04/s...

Sasha Dugdale, Louise Machen with music from Li Lu & Lulu Yang: 27 September 2025

Please join us on Saturday 27 September 2025, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need re…

poetsandplayers.co

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Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 16d

John Lucas (1937-2025) — poet, novelist, critic, teacher, editor of the incredible Shoestring Press…cornet player, cricket lover, socialist, enabler, and kindest and dearest of friends

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 16d

Basically the waste land

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you x

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Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 21d

Native to the waterways of Britain

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Carcanet Press @carcanet.bsky.social · 23d

On Saturday 27th September, please join @sashadugdale.bsky.social will be at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester, where she will be reading from some of her work.

The event is free to attend, but for more information see here:⬇️
poetsandplayers.co/2025/09/04/s...

Sasha Dugdale, Louise Machen with music from Li Lu & Lulu Yang: 27 September 2025

Please join us on Saturday 27 September 2025, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need re…

poetsandplayers.co

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