I wonder how many older Millenials like me were similarly ‘madeleined’ by Pete Doherty’s recent interview with Louis Theroux last week. Though the Libertines frontman was barely recognisable beneath a plump face and sinister moustache, a few guitar chords were enough to bring the Noughties indie scene rushing back: the converse trainers; the NME subscription; …
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Poetry and Memory
Somewhat stating the obvious but good to read nonetheless: The emerging findings point strongly towards memorised poetry being a resource with the potential to enrich lives in different ways over many years. Knowing a poem by heart appears to support a very distinctive quality of attention and connection which in turn fosters a rich and …
Will Orr-Ewing 