British Society of Aesthetics

The shortlists for the 19th annual Forward Prizes for Poetry has now been announced. Amongst the shortlist is Robin Robertson, who previously has won all three Forward Prizes, for Best Collection. Jo Shapcott, another previous winner is also shortlisted for her collection Of Mutability. Seamus Heaney is shortlisted for Best Collection 44 years after the publication of his first book of poems.

Other notable shortlisted poets include Lachlan Mackinnon, Sinéad Morrissey and Fiona Sampson who have all been shortlisted for Best Collection for the first time. This year's shortlisted works cover a range of emotive themes including cancer, mental illness and youth violence alongside a fun look at pirates.

The full short list can be found at http://www.forwardartsfoundation.org/poetry.htm

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