British poet Carol Rumens, whose Guardian poem of the week column ran for nearly 20 years and was beloved among its loyal readership, has died aged 81. Her family said that she died peacefully on 25 April, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Rumens’ poems, often profoundly political, were published across more than a…
This April marks the 30th iteration of National Poetry Month, which was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. To celebrate, the Literary Hub staff will be recommending one great poem to read every (work) day of the month. We make no claim (except when we do) that these poems are the…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 8. Today, we jointly celebrate the fifth anniversary of a magnificent and perfect Victory that ended 30 years of occupation. I once again commemorate with mercy all the martyrs of the Patriotic War, the brave sons of Azerbaijan. May God grant peace to the souls of our martyrs and make…
