[Hardy-l] Student Poetry Competition Reminder

[Betty Cortus]

> Dear POTM and FORUM Subscribers,
>
> Here is one more reminder about the Thomas Hardy Poem of the Month  
> Competition for Students.  The poems under consideration are:
>
> March: "f It's Ever Spring Again"
> April: "Childhood Among the Ferns"
> May: "By the Runic Stone"
> June: "Four in the Morning"
    July: "An August Midnight"

> Students interested in  competing should be encouraged to subscribe  
> to the POTM List by going to the TTHA website at:
>
> <http://www.yale.edu/hardysoc/Welcome/welcomet.htm>http:// 
> www.yale.edu/hardysoc/Welcome/welcomet.htm
>
> Clicking on  "Poetry Discussion Group"  near the top right-hand  
> corner of the page, and following the simple instructions for  
> subscribing.
>
> See Competition details in Rosemarie Morgan's message below.
>
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>
>> GREETINGS ALL,
>
>> Announcement: (Teachers please print this out and pass  on to your  
>> students/pupils)
>>
>> The Thomas Hardy Association is offering a prize for the most   
>> insightful commentary on the Poem of the Month (March to July 2008).
>>
>> Competition is open to Students at the GCSE & SATS level
>>
>> Submissions must be posted online on the POTM page with full name   
>> appended.
>>
>> College/School affiliation must be stated.
>>
>> We are looking for a critical observation, not more than 500  
>> words,  relevant to the Poem of the Month as posted on the first  
>> day of  every month by the director of POTM, Betty Cortus.
>>
>> Entries may reference authoritative works in parenthesis (do not  
>> use footnotes) but the main emphasis should be on your own  
>> thoughts  and critiques.
>>
>> You may engage with other postings but if you do please document   
>> them fully (ie See Joe Brown, POTM, March 15, 2008)
>>
>>
>> On July 30, 2008 the entries will be judged by the  board of   
>> directors at TTHA.
>>
>> The Prize awarded will be *The Mayor of Casterbridge* SmartPass  
>> audio guide  which comprises 3 CDs, dramatised portions of MC, &  
>> study guides to MC recorded in 46 audio segments.  The "blurb"  
>> says "Packed with advice, insight and essential exam hints.  
>> SmartPass  guides are the ideal resource for students keen to  
>> improve their  grades."
>
>
> GOOD LUCK everyone!
>
> Rosemarie Morgan
> President TTHA
>
>
>
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