Maldon Books is thrilled to welcome Catherine Clarke, author of 'A History of England in 25 Poems' to our bookshop this September. Catherine will be joined by Dr Johanna Dale for a discussion on Catherine's book, poetry and history.
The discussion will be followed by a book signing, where we'll have copies of Catherine's book available for you to purchase and get signed. You can preorder your copy with your ticket, or purchase a copy at the event. Tickets are £5 and include a glass of fizz or non-alcoholic beverage.
About 'A History of England in 25 Poems'
This is the history of England told in a new way: glimpsed through twenty-five remarkable poems written down between the eighth century and today, which connect us directly with the nation’s past, and the experiences, emotions and imaginations of those who lived it.
These poems open windows onto wildly different worlds – from the public to the intimate, from the witty to the savage, from the playful to the wistful. They take us onto battlefields, inside royal courts, down coal mines and below stairs in great houses. Their creators, witnesses to events from the Great Fire of London to the Miners’ Strike, range from the famous to the forgotten, yet each invites us into an immersive encounter with their own time.
A History of England in 25 Poems is a portal to the past; a constant companion, filled with vivid voices and surprising stories alongside familiar landmarks, and language that speaks in new ways on each reading. Catherine Clarke’s knowledge and passion take us inside the words and the moments they capture, with thoughtful insights, humour and new perspectives on how the nation has dreamed itself into existence – and who gets to tell England’s story.
Catherine Clarke
Catherine Clarke is a Professor at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, and Director of the Victoria County History of England. She was previously Professor of English Literature at the University of Southampton, where she remains a Visiting Professor.
Dr Johanna Dale
Johanna Dale is a Research Fellow in Medieval History. She is a cultural historian, predominantly working on England and German-speaking lands in the Middle Ages. She is interested in cultural change and exchange across time and space, with a focus on the role of liturgy in society and politics. She is also interested in landscapes, both real and imagined, and the connections between past and present in landscapes today.
