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Luke Kennard

Luke Kennard is a British poet and novelist. He was shortlisted for the Forward Prize in 2007 and lectures at the University of Birmingham.

Articles

Poetry
Four car-jackings in three weeks in my suburb;
god sends helicopters and I fall asleep with heat-visions,
nestled in the hum of their rotors; I sleep quite well
Luke Kennard
Lily Blacksell talks to Luke Kennard about poetry, fiction, and the writing process.
Lily Blacksell, Luke Kennard

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