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Described as ‘the prize most poets want to win’ (Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate) the prize is awarded to the author of the best new collection of poetry published this year. It is unique among poetry prizes in being judged by a panel of established poets.
This year we asked each of the nominated poetsÌýto recorded two of the favorite poems, one for broadcast and one just for this page.
Ian Duhig
Reading from The Speed of Dark.
Alan Gillis
Reading from Hawks and Doves.
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Sophie Hannah
Reading from Pessimism for Beginners.
Mimi Khalvati
Reading fromÌýThe Meanest Flower.
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Frances Leviston
Reading fromÌýPublic Dreams .
Sarah Maguire
Reading from The Pomegranates of Kandahar.
Edwin Morgan
Reading from AÌýBook of Lives.
Sean O'Brien
Reading fromÌýThe Drowned Book.
Fiona Sampson
Reading from Common Prayer.
Matthew Sweeney
Reading from Black Moon.
