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Benjamin Zephaniah

Dis Poetry

Selected Poems & Lyrics

Publication Date: 15 Apr 2025

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Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023) was a writer and performer of extraordinary range: an oral poet, novelist, playwright, children’s writer, reggae artist, actor, television personality and political activist. Born and raised in Birmingham, he was sent to an approved school for being uncontrollable, rebellious and ‘a born failure’, ending up in jail for burglary and affray....

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Pascale Petit

Beast

Publication Date: 24 Apr 2025

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Vidyan Ravinthiran

Avidya

Publication Date: 24 Apr 2025

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Gwyneth Lewis

First Rain in Paradise

Publication Date: 27 Mar 2025

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Kate Potts

Pretenders

Publication Date: 27 Mar 2025

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