Contains papers relating to poetry festivals and events run by, or held under the auspices of, the Poetry Book Society, including the biennial festivals of poetry, Poetry International, and the T. S. Eliot Prize.
Contains correspondence and papers relating to the genesis of the idea of the festival, suggestions for the form and content of the festival, and the moves made to plan the event. Includes a notice of fraternal greetings from El Ateneo de Caracas.
Contains correspondence with festival staff and proforma contract letters sent to participants in the festival setting out the event they were being invited to participate in and their fee. These contract letters are arranged alphabetically by participant. Some letters have been signed by the par...