The Arrival of the Poet in the Library - A Celebration of Christopher Logue
Channel: British Library
Date: 2022-02-22

An insight into the words and mind of a unique writer with Tariq Ali, John Hegley, Rosemary Hill, Andrew O'Hagan, George Nicholson, Christopher Reid, Harriet Walter and Astrid Williamson.

A special event in memory of one of the great modern British poets, Christopher Logue, who died 10 years earlier in December 2011. The master of sharp politicised verse, Logue is best known for his epic poem War Music, a version of The Iliad through the eye of a committed pacifist, created over 45 years.

The event marked the acquisition of Logue’s archive by the British Library and the release of War Music as an audiobook.

With films, appreciations and recollections given by some of his closest collaborators, and readings performed by special guests. Contributors included Tariq Ali, John Hegley, Rosemary Hill, George Nicholson, Christopher Reid, Harriet Walter and Astrid Williamson. Hosted by Andrew O'Hagan and introduced by Rachel Foss of the British Library..