‘Performed Poetics: A two-day event celebrating the work of Eric Mottram and Jerome Rothenberg’, King’s College London, 12th-13th March 2022

Abstract

‘Performed Poetics’ was a two-day conference celebrating the work of Eric Mottram and Jerome Rothenberg through a series of readings, performances, panel discussions, and film screenings. Organised by Valerie Soar and taking place at King’s College London – where Mottram taught from 1975 until 1994, shortly before his death in 1995 – the conference provided a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the two poets, particularly of Rothenberg, who was in attendance.

Keywords

• Jerome Rothenberg
• Eric Mottram
• King's College London
• Poetry
• Poetics