patron of honour
Dame Carol Ann Duffy
'Reflections on Lake Orta' - an anthology of poems by participants
The 16th C building where the poetry readings and talks are mostly held
Mario Petrucci held a workshop in 2004 at the Palazzotto
'Reflections on Lake Orta' - an anthology of poems by participants
Poetry on the Lake ​
10th-11th October 2026
readings - book presentations
those who have new books to present, contact me
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Programme in due course
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Excellent new poetry books:
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Shadow Reader by Imtiaz Dharker (Bloodaxe uk)
Il vento e la creta by James Harpur (Molesini Ed. Venice)​
with translations and intro by
Francesca Diano
Lovescape by Simone Pansolin (here)
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23rd POTL
Carol Ann Duffy - Imtiaz Dharker
Gregory Leadbetter - Jan Noble - Moira Egan Simon West
see EVENTS page
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Celebration 2022
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Anne Stewart ~ Kate Clanchy ~Robert Seatter
Jan Noble ~ Michael Swan ~ Will Stone
Caroline Carver ~ Simone Pansolin
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