{"product_id":"the-poetry-review-vol-116-no-2-summer-2026","title":"The Poetry Review Vol 116, No 2 Summer 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Poetry Society since 1912, \u003cem\u003eThe Poetry Review\u003c\/em\u003e is the UK's leading poetry magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe layout of \u003cem\u003ePolar Drift \u003c\/em\u003eby Meredith MacLeod Davidson caught our eye, and its descriptions of the natural world had a sad but mystical feel. We were keen to read \u003cem\u003eThe Fragrant Cloud \u003c\/em\u003eby James Tate after reading the words from Caroline Bird about her turbulent relationship with this haunting poem. For a thoughtful read, poets Nick Makoha and Major Jackson talk about each other's work and their journeys into writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's \u003cem\u003eThe Poetry Review \u003c\/em\u003efor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach issue opens with a broad selection of poetry, presented with little guidance. It feels more like a book than a magazine and is one to try if you’re comfortable sitting with poems and forming your own interpretations. If you’re newer to poetry, there are essays and reviews which offer a more accessible way in, though you might find yourself wanting to look up a few references along the way. It's one to dip into when you want to take a moment to explore complex themes and think a little more deeply. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eType: Special interest, considered reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepoetrysociety?igsh=MTdtaGM0eWozNHVhbw==\"\u003e@thepoetrysociety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Poetry Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58369289748864,"sku":"The Poetry Review Vol 116, No.2 Summer 2026 I3","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/ThePoetryReviewSummer2026Cover.png?v=1783004285","url":"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/products\/the-poetry-review-vol-116-no-2-summer-2026","provider":"Pics and Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}