26th September marks the first anniversary of the death of Tony Harrison, the celebrated poet who was as well-known for giving voice to the working-class people of his Yorkshire upbringing as he was for his daring adaptations of classical texts. Throughout his long career, Harrison also became renowned for making extraordinarily brave film-poems which were broadcast on the BBC and Channel 4. In today's celebratory event , classics scholar Edith Hall and poet Andrew McMillan share short clips from some of Harrison's most interesting film works, and discuss the remarkable methods of a poet who was at once fearless and breathtakingly honest. Chaired by Becky Swain. Event presented in partnership with the Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Photograph reproduced with permission granted by Bloodaxe Books Ltd Publishers
26th September marks the first anniversary of the death of Tony Harrison, the celebrated poet who was as well-known for giving voice to the working-class people of his Yorkshire upbringing as he was for his daring adaptations of classical texts. Throughout his long career, Harrison also became renowned for making extraordinarily brave film-poems which were broadcast on the BBC and Channel 4. In today's celebratory event , classics scholar Edith Hall and poet Andrew McMillan share short clips from some of Harrison's most interesting film works, and discuss the remarkable methods of a poet who was at once fearless and breathtakingly honest. Chaired by Becky Swain. Event presented in partnership with the Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Photograph reproduced with permission granted by Bloodaxe Books Ltd Publishers
