Unacknowledged Legislators: Hinemoana Baker, Tracey Slaughter, and James Brown
Fourth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Hinemoana Baker, James Brown, and Tracey Slaughter, with Fergus Barrowman.
Mon 29 Jul 2024, 12.15–1.15pm
Rongomaraeroa, our marae, Level 4
Free event
Auden's idea that 'poetry makes nothing happen' has been vigorously challenged by recent events in Aotearoa, and Hinemoana Baker, James Brown, and Tracey Slaughter are adept at creating compelling happenings in language.
How does a poem talk back to its times, while remaining news that stays news? Are poets really, as Shelley insisted, the 'unacknowledged legislators of the world'?
Hear three poets at the top of their game read from their recent work and discuss what poetry can do with publisher Fergus Barrowman.
Find out about the other events not at Te Papa.
