Three opportunities to see poetry inspired by Blake

Poetry at the Ashmolean

In the footsteps of Blake

Nick Owen has organised a series of three events of modern poetry in celebration of the life and work of William Blake.

The first two events are poetry readings inside the William Blake; Apprentice and Master Exhibition which is on now.

January 24^th  

Seven poets read their works among the exhibits.

There are two readings; the first is from 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. The second is from 2.30- 3.30 p.m. Free with a ticket to the exhibition

February 21^st

Poets read their works among the exhibits.

There are two readings; the first is from 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. The second is from 2.30- 3.30 p.m. Free with a ticket to the exhibition.

February 28^th    

“In the Footsteps of Blake.” 

11.00 a.m.  - 12.30 p.m.

Nick Owen gives a talk with slides describing how William Blake has inspired people across two centuries to create poems with pictures. The talk will examine some of Blake’s works as well as modern works that have been inspired by Blake.

£5 via ticketing at the oxford Playhouse.

( See: Ashmolean website or poetryandpicturesatthemuseum.blogspot.co.uk.)