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In April 2007, when Didi Menendez, publishing director of MiPO publications and miPOradio, invited me to present a monthly series of literary talks, my remit was to be personal, direct and contemporary, in the manner of Alistair Cooke's Letters from America. So Here We Are: Poetic Letters from England began somewhat gingerly on 7 May 2007, with an essay on aspects of my poetic background, and picked up pace from there. I attempted to give some background to the contemporary poetry scene in England as well as responding to the deaths of poets, such as Bill Griffiths and Andrew Crozier. The talks were written quickly and intended as intelligent introductions rather than definitive statements. Their aim was to stimulate the reader/listener and prompt further reading and discussion. (David Caddy)
About the author
David Caddy is a writer, critic, editor, and poetry mentor. He has published books of poetry, essays, and travel writing, and has edited the international literary journal, Tears in the Fence since 1984. He leads a regular poetry workshop, a mentoring and critical service, teaches writing and critical reading at Bryanston School, and has directed the annual Tears in the Fence Festival since 2011. He has given readings, talks and workshops internationally since 1994, and is widely regarded as a leading authority on English poetry. His current research interests include multilingual poetry, environmental poetry, and primitive poetry.
