Poetry with Simon Armitage

Simon Armitage's second public lecture as Professor of Poetry, University of Oxford.

Simon Armitage, a distinguished professor of poetry at the University of Oxford, shares insights from his inaugural lecture. He delves into an unlikely friendship between a poet and a solicitor, sparking heartfelt exchanges about loss and creativity. The conversation navigates themes of melancholy in poetry, the evolving role of literary art in society, and contemporary reflections on race and identity. Armitage also critiques traditional poetic education while celebrating how modern movements make poetry more accessible and relevant today.