Acumen 110 – September 2024

Order now for dispatch mid September. Explore Acumen 110 to discover vibrant contemporary poetry and literary insights showcasing new work by talented poets such as Biljana Scott, James Deahl, Susan Mackervoy, Doreen Hinchliffe, Tim Love, Louise Warren, Huw Gwynn-Jones, D.W. Evans, Roberta Dewa, Philip Rush, Lynne Wycherley, Kathryn Daszkiewicz, Christine McNeill, John Greening, Anthony Lawrence, Frank McMahon, Mike McNamara, John Gilham, Geri Dogmetchi, Vuyelwa Carlin, Rachael Clyne, Duncan Forbes, Joan McGavin, Michael Swan, and many others. Highlighting the issue is an in-depth interview with Kathleen McPhilemy, a feature on poetry and jazz, and Fred Beake’s critical essay, ‘The Romantic Modernist: The Poetry of William Carlos Williams.’ The Poetry in Translation section features new translations of Heinrich Heine, Marina Tsvetaeva, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Du Fu.  Reviews by Colin Pink, Belinda Cooke, Edmund Prestwich, and others offer critical insights into recent literary works. Don’t miss this edition, which blends original poetry, engaging analysis, rich translations, and comprehensive reviews to celebrate contemporary poetry.