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Published in: Transformation

Published on: 27 July 2016

Written by: Mark Summers All articles by Mark Summers

A lost work by a great poet has much to say about the state of politics today.

Published in: North Africa, West Asia

Published on: 1 May 2014

Written by: Nahla Mahmoud All articles by Nahla Mahmoud

As an influential character in Sudanese history, Mahjoub found his way to people’s hearts by making his poetry part...

Published in: Transformation

Published on: 6 January 2014

Written by: Ali Brumfitt All articles by Ali Brumfitt

Unofficial poet laureate UA Fanthorpe is an unlikely icon, having left her prestigious career for a job as a...

Published in: Transformation

Published on: 27 November 2013

Written by: Jody McIntyre All articles by Jody McIntyre

The poet Langston Hughes was both of and ahead of his time. In Twitter-friendly, succinct verses, he exposed...

Why was a warlord allowed to sue a British journalist?