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Literature brings together writers and readers, helping us understand who we are, and our place in a complex world.

Writing Literary Portsmouth, the blog of the Portsmouth Literary Map, is here to stimulate discussions about the city, its incredible literary history, and its thriving creative scene.

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Literature brings together writers and readers, helping us understand who we are, and our place in a complex world.

Writing Literary Portsmouth, the blog of the Portsmouth Literary Map, is here to stimulate discussions about the city, its incredible literary history, and its thriving creative scene.

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Southsea Postcards’ by Dale Gunthorp: Poem of the Month (September 2021) Bringing you another monthly slice of poetic Portsmouth

23 September 2021 Dr Mark Frost 5 min read

Another monthly slice of poetic Portsmouth with Dale Gunthorp's 'Seaside Postcards'

Denise Bennett: A Poem on Every Street Corner Major Portsmouth poet Denise Bennett reflects on her deep literary relationship to the city

10 September 2021 8 min read

Major Portsmouth poet Denise Bennett reflects on her deep literary relationship to the city

Graham Hurley's last flight to Stalingrad reviewed Leading Holocaust Literature scholar, Dr Christine Berberich reviews the latest instalment of Graham Hurley’s ‘Spoils of War’ series of novels.

25 August 2021 Dr Christine Berberich 7 min read

Dr Christine Berberich reviews Graham Hurley's novel Last Flight to Stalingrad

Close up of cover of Graham Hurley's Stalingrad

Lynda O'Neill: Reflections on a Pompey Childhood Gifted Portsmouth poet muses on what the city means to her, and how it has shaped her identity

02 August 2021 9 min read

Portsmouth poet Lynda O’Neill on what the city means to her and how it has shaped her identity

A landscape photo looking out at Portchester, Gosport and the Isle of Wight

'Learning English at Friendship House' by Maggie Sawkins: Poem of the Month, July 2021 A monthly slice of poetic Portsmouth from Maggie Sawkins

26 July 2021 Dr Mark Frost 6 min read

Our second Poem of the Month feature is by the local Portsmouth poet Maggie Sawkins.

Pounding Portsmouth Pavements Leading Portsmouth novelist Alison Habens reflects on her literary journey

19 July 2021 Dr Alison Habens 7 min read

Leading Portsmouth novelist Alison Habens reflects on her literary journey

Sherlock Holmes in Fratton, Portsmouth Leading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle scholar, Dr Christopher Pittard, celebrates the author’s Portsmouth connections on the anniversary of his death, 7 July 1930.

08 July 2021 Dr Christopher Pittard 6 min read

Dr Christopher Pittard celebrates Arthur Conan Doyle's Portsmouth connections on the 91st anniversary of his death.

Hannah Coombs reviews Tessa Foley's newest collection of poetry, 'What Sort Of Bird Are You'? PhD student Hannah Coombs writes the first of our occasional reviews of new works by Portsmouth authors.

07 July 2021 6 min read

Hannah Coombs reviews Tessa Foley's newest collection of poetry, 'What Sort Of Bird Are You'?

Book cover of Tessa Foley's new poetry book

‘Ferries at Southsea’ by Stephanie Norgate – Poem of the Month, June 2021 Your monthly slice of poetic Portsmouth.

21 June 2021 4 min read

Our first Poem of the Month feature is by the playwright, poet, and academic, Stephanie Norgate.

Portsmouth and the Port An author’s perspective on the city’s role in shaping her imagination, her work, and her books.

14 June 2021 5 min read

Caroline S Henton shares her perspective on the city’s role in inspiring her creativity.

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