I have a lot of doubts about 'prize culture' in poetry generally, but in recent years, the Forward Prize shortlists have become a great deal more diverse, and they deserve a lot of credit for that. Anything that gets a wider range of poetry and poets into the public eye has to be worthwhile. So, congratulations to all
Monday night's winners - plenty of future reading for me to do.
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Rankine's book is extraordinary! I look forward to seeing if you have any comments on it.
Dear Matt
Yes, I thought that the winners looked interesting this year. If only because it was definitely not a roll call of the usual suspects.
Best wishes from Simon R. Gladdish
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