Andrew Motion

T0977199425
Former Poet Laureate.

Performer

Andrew Motion

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Silver

Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate (1999-2009), introduces Silver, his eagerly awaited sequel to Treasure Island, featuring a cast of noble seamen, murderous pirates and tales of love, valour and terrible cruelty. He also reads from his latest book of poems, The Cinder Path (Faber), which was shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry; from Laurels And Donkeys, a profoundly moving sequence of poems about conflicts from 1914 to the war in Afghanistan; and from his acclaimed autobiography In The Blood - A Memoir Of My Childhood. Andrew will answer questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate. Running time: 1hr 35mins