Novelists as Poets
Many writers explore different genres in their work. We will look at five very
famous novelists but will be reading their less known work, their poetry. The sessions will cover Thomas Hardy, DH Lawrence, Margaret Atwood, Kingsley Amis and Emily Bronte, all of whom are poets of considerable talent. We may make reference to their novels in passing but the focus of the sessions will be very much on discussing their poetry, linking it to their life and times.
Event Information
Price: £75
Course Weeks: 5
Room: Garden Room
Campaign: Spring Term 2026
Your Tutor
Name: Steven Pollard
Bio: Brought up in Hampshire, Steven read English Literature at Oxford University where he was heavily involved in drama, including producing the World Premiere of Samuel Beckett’s ‘Lessness’. On graduation he embarked on a career in teaching, working in places as disparate as Sudan, Ethiopia and East Sussex before spending 22 years as Head of English at Kimbolton School. When he retired from school teaching he moved to teaching adults as well as chairing a Riding for the Disabled group. More importantly he also was able to get a season ticket at Portsmouth FC!
Department: Humanities