Launch of a new poetry collection and exhibition inspired by Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.

The Wyverns (a local poetry group) will read from their latest booklet, Voyages in Swiftworld, and will discuss their creative processes and inspiration from Jonathan Swift’s work, a ‘crossroads’ in world literature from which so many influences radiate. There will also be audience Q&A and an open mic slot for aspiring poets, and an exhibition about Gulliver's Travels. The even will take place in ch of a new poetry Central library and is open to the public.

This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 5-14th November 2026. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see beinghumanfestival.org

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