FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 8pm,

5 JAMES ST. PORTHCAWL CF36 3BG

Celebrating  Seren's Free Verse’, in honour of RICHARD PRICE born 300 years ago. With PHIL COPE & others.

Also we remember Alan Perry.

Cover painting  by Kevin Sinnott

Free Verse

2023 marks the tercentenary of the birth of Dr Richard Price (1723−91), one of the most undervalued architects of the modern world. In political, philosophical and theological works he defined and advocated for many of the political and intellectual freedoms we take for granted. In our increasingly illiberal times, recovering his humane and enlightened work is an imperative. The poems included in this exploratory volume go some way towards engaging with that urgent task. In a rich variety of modes and styles, they both scrutinise and channel Price’s legacy − philosophical, political, theological, actuarial and moral − testing the contemporary relevance of his contribution just as they measure contemporary social and political mores against his example. Prompted by Price, we are encouraged to consider the value of human life; the worth of the individual; the lessons of history; the operations of power; the force of language; the nature of testimony; …