UK Poetry Prizes: Embracing Spoken Word Artists

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What does the introduction of a category for spoken word artists signal?

Recognition of the value of spoken word artists

How has the poetry establishment traditionally viewed spoken word artists?

As a cuckoo in its nest

What impact has the prejudice against spoken word artists had on poetry?

Exclusion of powerful voices

What do the Forward prizes and TS Eliot awards demonstrate about poetry's relevance?

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What has seemed ironic in the context of the Forward prizes and TS Eliot awards?

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