Edition Nine: Masque
Introduction
Welcome to the Masquerade. This issue we’ve gone all elegant and mysterious, and thrown an opulent poetry party for you to enjoy. We like your outfit. Circulate, schmooze, have a good time. Try the latest Aiko Harman; sample a Japanese town in decay, infused with the spirits of glamorous geishas past. Or perhaps you’d prefer the short film that Andrew MacMillan has provided for this evening’s entertainment. Engage in stimulating debate with Dan Hitchens, and let Jen Hadfield delight you with tales of the poetry collection she put together on her travels through Canada and the Scottish islands. Don’t forget to save the last dance for Jonathan Parkin, and then perhaps have a reviving cup of breakfast tea with James Wilcox before the carriages at dawn.
Lots more to enjoy, so don’t let us keep you from the clamour of music and voices, and the incredible spectacle of some of the world’s finest young poets.
Artwork Credit
The awesome artwork at the top of the contents is by David Andrews.
Horse with Man in Gas Mask by otisarchives3 used under a Creative Commons license.