New Poem 'Now, Mother, What's the Matter?' Explores Hamlet
Richard W Halperin's new poem, from his 80th birthday collection, uses Shakespeare's Hamlet to examine life, art, and 'troubled hearts'. Discover the literary analysis.
Richard W Halperin's new poem, from his 80th birthday collection, uses Shakespeare's Hamlet to examine life, art, and 'troubled hearts'. Discover the literary analysis.
Explore Thomas Lovell Beddoes' haunting poem Dream-Pedlary, a late-Romantic masterpiece questioning life, death, and the ghosts we wish to raise. Discover its musicality and poignant personal history.
Comedian Eddie Izzard discusses her unique take on Hamlet, her toughest marathon, and a surprising link to Margaret Thatcher's political demise. Exclusive interview insights.
Southwark Council green-lights a major refurbishment of Dulwich Hamlet FC's Champion Hill stadium, creating a modern 4000-seat ground with community facilities and new housing.
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
From a student tower atop Southwark Tube Station to new council homes and a revamped football stadium, discover the key projects transforming the London borough in 2026.
Explore Chris McCabe's poignant poem 'Down on the canal on Christmas Day' from his new collection 'Hedonism', a melancholic Liverpool vision blending Dickensian ghosts with raw realism.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful poem 'Missing You' from his latest collection Slow Puncture, examining society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's explicit love poem to journalist Olivia Nuzzi leaked by her ex Ryan Lizza. Read the full scandal details and political fallout.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
Discover how Eireann Lorsung's latest poem 'Simile' masterfully weaves together themes of memory, relationship, and the natural world in this week's featured poetry analysis.