Latin isn’t dead: prove it by entering our young poets competition
July 12, 2010 BlogsIf you are aged 14 – 24 (or know anyone who is) and have a way with words, we’ve got the perfect competition for you. In addition there are some great prizes including a digital e-book reader and vouchers to get you motivated.
More about the competition and how to enter…
If you have read any of our previous posts about the Stories of the World project you’ll know we are doing lots of creative work with young people to explore the theme of place. We are focussing on the legacy and influence of the Romans. One of these projects, Speak to Me, looks specifically at language – from exploring how Latin contributed to the development of Roman London, to Latin’s influence on language today.
The poetry brief is: ‘Latin isn’t dead. Prove it by writing a poem inspired by a Latin word or phrase.’
All entries must be original and unpublished. Please send your poem to my colleague Lucy Sawyer, Youth Programme Assistant, lsawyer@museumoflondon.org.uk. Please include your name, age and full contact details with your entry. One poem per entrant, maximum 400 words.
The closing date is 25 August. Entry is free.
Junction, our youth panel, is hosting a Gladiatorial poetry slam Tuesday 28 September 6.30 – 8.30pm here at the Museum. Winners of this poetry competition will be announced at this event (although they will be contacted in advance), and read out either by the entrant or our compere, Jacob Sam La Rose. In addition the evening will include performances by up and coming young London slam poets. The event is free and open to all.
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[...] to inspire young people to look at Latin from a new perspective, the Museum of London is staging a Gladiatorial Poetry Slam, asking people aged 14-24 to write a poem inspired by a Latin word or phrase. ‘The closing [...]