Continuing our long-established practice of producing innovative, engaging anthologies that shine a light on the changing nature of Irish life, Dedalus Press is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for a new anthology of love poems.
Love in 21st century Ireland: what does it look like? How does it work? How has the nature of love changed in recent decades – through social reforms, changes in legislation, with the proliferation of digital media and online connections? What rituals are entirely new, what others appear timeless? What does the contemporary Irish love poem look like?
We’re looking for the best poems, and hoping for the widest, most inclusive response to one of poetry’s perennial, essential subjects.
Submissions are invited from emerging as well as established poets. We warmly welcome submissions from women, people of colour, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
Poets must be over 18 years of age, born on the island of Ireland (i.e. south or north) or presently in residence here.
Editors: Leeanne Quinn and Joseph Woods
Dedalus Press is an English-language publisher but submissions in Irish are welcome when accompanied by an English-language translation (in verse or prose). If chosen for publication, both the original Irish and English translation will be published together.
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Submissions Deadline: 28 February 2022