‘The Poet’s Essay’ seminars take place three times a year. Each seminar lasts around one and a half to two hours. The series is free and open to all who wish to attend. There are no sign-up lists or reserved places, although there will be a small amount of required reading in advance of each seminar. Seminars focus primarily on American poetry of the twentieth century. A few weeks before each seminar, a handout will be made available via a downloadable link on this page, and at the meeting Phillips will introduce the material and lead the discussion.

The next seminar, on Mina Loy, will take place on Wednesday 5th February at 4.30 pm, Pusey Room. No tickets, free entry, all welcome. Reading material is available via www.keble.ox.ac.uk/teaching-research/poetry-at-keble/the-poets-essay