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The Warrior Poets


The Warrior Poets

Start/End Date(s)
28 June 2012
28 June 2012
6pm (1hr 30mins)


Venue

SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE

43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR

Information
The Warrior Poets: A Multinational Perspective on World War Two | This event, co-hosted by the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for the Study of the Two World Wars and the Scottish Poetry Library, explores the poetry of the Second World War with a particular focus on questions of national identity and Britishness. It will address the work of iconic poets who were killed in action such as Alun Lewis and Keith Douglas and the specific contribution of combatants such as Sorley MacLean and Hamish Henderson, as well as the work of lesser known poets.

Ticketing
Ticket at Venue

Prices/Concessions
Free but ticketed - advised to book in advance

Further Information
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
 reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com

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