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Manchester Literature Festival

Not Many Love Poems: A Tribute to Linda Chase

Thursday 20th October, 7.30pm

International Anthony Burgess Foundation, The Engine House, Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester M1 5BY

Tickets are free but booking is advised. Book on 0843 208 0500 or

The literary community was shocked and saddened earlier this year by the untimely death of local poet and founder of Poets & Players, Linda Chase. Come and join us to celebrate the life of this much-loved writer at the launch of what will sadly be her final collection, Not Many Love Poems. Linda has two previous collections published by Carcanet: The Wedding Spy and Extended Family. Her poems, inspired by love, illness, family and art, will be given new voice by her many friends, supporters, colleagues and fans. Chaired by Linda’s publisher, Michael Schmidt, readers will include Carola Luther, John McAuliffe, Mimi Khalvati, Matthew Welton, Grevel Lindop and Vona Groarke.