Since the border opening of 2003, Cypriot poets have been reaching across and writing the divisions of Cyprus. This opening has brought new possibilities for collaboration and understanding between writers who share a common history.
Alev Adil, Senem Gökel, Maria Siakalli, Stephanos Stephanides and Nese Yasin present the stories of these divided communities, reading their poetry and answering your questions in a Q&A session.
Stavros Karayanni, managing editor of the multi-lingual journal, Cadences, talks about the journal and its role in publishing and promoting the work of poets andwriters who have a connection with the island.
Price: Free but booking required
Email: specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk to reserve your free place.
Source of announcement: The National Poetry Library, Southbank Centre
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/121732-cypriot-poets-transcending-conflict-2017