I really enjoyed this video and also thank you so much for listing the books, much appreciated! The way you are reading books about poetry alongside the poetry itself is basically what I too am hoping to do in 2025. In fact, I'm just about to read R.F. Foster's book "On Seamus Heaney" as I also start to read Heaney's poetry. I agree with what you said about how poets need to work in communities so that they can be recommended and start to be known / published. That is indeed how it seems to always work (from what I can tell, anyway). I'm looking forward to a great year of reading poetry (and about poetry) with you, so glad you are here. Happy new year, Eleanor x
I'm reading poetry while writing it. Good luck with Seamus Heaney, I am slowly coming back to being interested in his writing after being put off him at school by having to read about his bog people. Good to have a fellow poet nerd. I will defo be reading more poetry books in 2025 - at least if I post about them, I now know I'll have one interested listener:-)
Wow the Poetry Film book intrigues me very much. I would love to learn more about that. And overall all these books sound very interesting. I enjoy your channel very much. Happy reading in 2025!
how lovely to hear from you. You can see examples of film poetry on RUclips. Try youtube vid "Mr Sky Lucy English and Sarah Tremlett." Happy reading and listening and videomaking in 2025.
Hello! What a kind comment - yes, a brand new boiler so heating is better than ever!-) Just spoted your 12 days of Christmas tag - catching up with any missed Tags through the year, and sweeping them out of the way for the New Year. This is genius. Well done. I may get organised to do it next year, we'll see. Bravo!
Great video and hope you're warm . Can recommend Tom's channel for Dante . Held my hand through The Divine Comedies , something I never would have completed alone , especially Paridoso. Loved the focus on poetry and your recommendations . This year I read Life Saving : Why we need Poetry / Josephine Hart which reignited my enthusiasm. And I discovered Robert Browning through her .... She was such a champion. You tube has some video footage of the productions she put together in London at The British Library and the readings are sublime . I found it in my local library .
What fascinating comments! Yes, I came across Josephine Hart through a library book "Catching Life by the Throat: how to read poetry and why." (2006) - irresistible book title! I was gripped by her pronouncement on the importance of poetry being read out loud, not just words on a page - which of course she went on to prove with public readings. I warmly recommend William Sieghart and the work of "Poetry Pharmacy" too. Thanks for the encouragement to engage with Tom's channel, a ringing endorsement.
You have some wonderful books here, Heather. I hope your heating situation is fully repaired now. I've really missed you! So good to see you again. Wishing you good things in the coming year.
It’s horrible being cold, we had to have our boiler rebuilt recently so can relate. Wooo for non fiction and yes, i find that some NF books do light a candle for further research and reading 😊
Glad you're back in warmth too. Perhaps the best test for excellence in a nonfiction book is if it has you wanting to read another book in the same area?
Totally different reading preferences, but have to say how soothing your voice is! Also appreciate your humor!
I really enjoyed this video and also thank you so much for listing the books, much appreciated! The way you are reading books about poetry alongside the poetry itself is basically what I too am hoping to do in 2025. In fact, I'm just about to read R.F. Foster's book "On Seamus Heaney" as I also start to read Heaney's poetry.
I agree with what you said about how poets need to work in communities so that they can be recommended and start to be known / published. That is indeed how it seems to always work (from what I can tell, anyway).
I'm looking forward to a great year of reading poetry (and about poetry) with you, so glad you are here. Happy new year, Eleanor x
I'm reading poetry while writing it. Good luck with Seamus Heaney, I am slowly coming back to being interested in his writing after being put off him at school by having to read about his bog people. Good to have a fellow poet nerd. I will defo be reading more poetry books in 2025 - at least if I post about them, I now know I'll have one interested listener:-)
Wow the Poetry Film book intrigues me very much. I would love to learn more about that. And overall all these books sound very interesting. I enjoy your channel very much. Happy reading in 2025!
how lovely to hear from you. You can see examples of film poetry on RUclips. Try youtube vid "Mr Sky Lucy English and Sarah Tremlett." Happy reading and listening and videomaking in 2025.
I find listening to your recommendations very relaxing, thank you
Hi Heather, 🫶🏽. I've missed you. It's good to see you. I hope your heating is fixed. 🙏🏽
Hello! What a kind comment - yes, a brand new boiler so heating is better than ever!-) Just spoted your 12 days of Christmas tag - catching up with any missed Tags through the year, and sweeping them out of the way for the New Year. This is genius. Well done. I may get organised to do it next year, we'll see. Bravo!
Great selection of stuff there. Hope the heating is fixed and you have a toasty New Years..
it did get sorted. Christmas Day felt like we'd been transported to a tropical island!-)
Great video and hope you're warm . Can recommend Tom's channel for Dante . Held my hand through The Divine Comedies , something I never would have completed alone , especially Paridoso. Loved the focus on poetry and your recommendations . This year I read Life Saving : Why we need Poetry / Josephine Hart which reignited my enthusiasm. And I discovered Robert Browning through her .... She was such a champion. You tube has some video footage of the productions she put together in London at The British Library and the readings are sublime . I found it in my local library .
What fascinating comments! Yes, I came across Josephine Hart through a library book "Catching Life by the Throat: how to read poetry and why." (2006) - irresistible book title! I was gripped by her pronouncement on the importance of poetry being read out loud, not just words on a page - which of course she went on to prove with public readings. I warmly recommend William Sieghart and the work of "Poetry Pharmacy" too. Thanks for the encouragement to engage with Tom's channel, a ringing endorsement.
You have some wonderful books here, Heather. I hope your heating situation is fully repaired now. I've really missed you! So good to see you again. Wishing you good things in the coming year.
likewise, back to you, Pat. Hope you get some really exciting books and videos.
It’s horrible being cold, we had to have our boiler rebuilt recently so can relate.
Wooo for non fiction and yes, i find that some NF books do light a candle for further research and reading 😊
Glad you're back in warmth too. Perhaps the best test for excellence in a nonfiction book is if it has you wanting to read another book in the same area?
@ Absolutely 🤩