Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 7h

Don’t despair… 🩶

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 11h

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.

as.cornell.edu

3

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 12h

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

4

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 1d

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

3 4

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 1d

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

1 4

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

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

open.spotify.com

1 2 12

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 8d

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...

2 6

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 8d

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

modernpoetryintranslation.com

2 7

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 8d

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…’

2 3

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 10d

‘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

3 5

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Carcanet Press @carcanet.bsky.social · 12d

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

2 5

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 13d

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

1 13

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 14d

Basically the waste land

2

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you x

1 1

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 19d

Native to the waterways of Britain

1 8

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Carcanet Press @carcanet.bsky.social · 20d

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

3 9

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 22d

Grief makes us werewolves

‘In the Eyrie Room’ by Hilary Davies from her new collection Compass Light, published by Renard Press. Hilary is reading at Winchester Poetry Festival on 7 October at 7pm in the Railway Inn www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-pla...

7

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 23d

A first reading for #HotelAmour on 27th September and in such great company at the Anthony Burgess Foundation. Free and no need to book! More information here poetsandplayers.co

Poets & Players

Organising free events in Manchester since 2004 (founded by Linda Chase)

poetsandplayers.co

3 11

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 23d

Reading with @notjustdancing.bsky.social & Louise Machen on Saturday 27 September with music from Li Lu & Lulu Yang. What fabulous company!! 🤩https://poetsandplayers.co/2025/09/04/sasha-dugdale-louise-machen-with-music-from-li-lu-lulu-yang-27-september-2025/

Sasha Dugdale, Deryn Rees-Jones & 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

4 9

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 24d

Getting the full thousand-yard lurcher stare

White fluffy lurcher lying on sofa and gazing towards me with black eyes

5

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 25d

high energy holidays

Fluffy white lurcher lying asleep on floor in sun spot

12

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 26d

We were lucky enough to hear her live not so long ago.

1

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 26d

Listening now www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrUk...

Violet Gibson

YouTube video by Lisa O'Neill - Topic

www.youtube.com

1 1 2

Sasha Dugdale @sashadugdale.bsky.social · 26d

Dropped off a vacuum cleaner and some dog treats at a dog rescue yesterday and got some love from a deerhound who put her paws on my shoulders and kissed me like a furry queen awarding me the Hound Cross.

5

Reposted by Sasha Dugdale

Evan Jones (Ευριπίδες Ιωάννου) @evanpjones.bsky.social · 27d

Dear friends. My new book of poetry, Men of the Same Name, is out in the world next month and you can preorder it from the publisher.

To order your copy of Men of the Same Name with 15% off the cover price and free UK postage, go to www.carcanet.co.uk and at the checkout enter the code: EJMOTSN15

Carcanet Press

One of the outstanding literary publishers of our time, Carcanet Press has a special emphasis on poetry from around the world.

www.carcanet.co.uk

2 2 8