Luke Kennard

Luke Kennard

at Central Library, Leeds
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Poetry Event

In a relaxed session, Luke Kennard reads poems from his body of work, including from his latest collection, followed by a Q&A. Tea and cake will be available while you listen.

Kennard won an Eric Gregory award in 2005 for his first collection of prose poems The Solex Brothers (2005, Stride Books).

His second collection of poetry The Harbour Beyond the Movie (2007) was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Collection in 2007 making him the youngest poet ever to be nominated for the award.

His third book, The Migraine Hotel, was published in by Salt in 2009 and a pamphlet, Planet-Shaped Horse, was published by Nine Arches Press in 2011.

His latest collection, A Lost Expression, was published by Salt in 2012.

Luke Kennard

A poet, lecturer, literary critic, comedian and novelist, whose work is influenced by Surrealist technique.

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Central Library

Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AB

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Central Library

Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AB

See all events at Central Library