New online archive of contemporary British poetry

October 22, 2006 10:36 AM

"Welcome to the Archive of the Now. The Archive of the Now is an online and print repository of recordings, printed texts and manuscripts, focussing on innovative contemporary poetry being written or performed in Britain. It is part of the Brunel Centre for Contemporary Writing, at Brunel University in west London, UK. At present, the Archive consists of readings by 65 UK-based poets. This number will continue to grow, and includes newly commissioned, recently acquired and historical recordings."
posted by jayder (5 comments total)

How cool! What an intriguing way to learn about new poets, and sample their craft.
posted by owhydididoit at 10:53 AM on October 22, 2006

Neat.
posted by bardic at 5:07 PM on October 22, 2006

Fantastic, and bookmarked. Thank you.
posted by jokeefe at 9:38 PM on October 22, 2006

Really really great. I passed it on to a lit teacher friend and she is going to play some good stuff for her class, while she squeals exhortations to let the goooood soulful poetry come OUT. As is her wont. Thanks!
posted by Rumple at 4:36 AM on October 23, 2006

Glad you all liked it. I thought it was cool. (I discovered it while researching another post I'm working on.)
posted by jayder at 6:47 PM on October 23, 2006