National Poetry Day: two distinct voices with unique stories to tell
4 October 2018
Ellen Renton and Deanna Rodger are two exciting new voices in poetry.
In front of invited Secondary school pupils, they recited selected works and spoke to 大象传媒 Authors Live presenter Janice Forsyth about their reasons for choosing poetry and how the art form is currently undergoing a renaissance.
Ellen Renton
In the Writers Room
Ellen performs her poem inspired by cinema and dealing with disability
Deanna Rodger
His Eyes Contain the Universe
This poem is inspired by Endymion written by John Keats
Why did you choose poetry?
Ellen and Deanna talk to Janice about what first attracted them to poetry.
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More poetry from Ellen and Deanna
More video highlights from the rest of the Authors Live event.
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