and 100 contemporary world poets are taking over. However, the qualifier ‘world’ in the book’s subtitle baffles me as a critic and a poet. Anyone can have their own list of 100 world poets.

In this case, to talk about his poetry — it is just the right mixture of modern thought with a traditional heart. His works usually deal with social, political, emotional, and philosophical ...

Presented by hip-hop star Akala, Poetry: Between the Lines features contemporary poets including Jackie Kay, Gillian Clarke and Ciaran Carson, in conversation with Akala about some of their best ...