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Poets raise concerns over new Professor of Poetry age limit

Several poets have spoken out against the position's upper age limit of 69, including 84 year old poet Michael Horovitz.

In Search of a Poet

Exploring the history and the hype behind the role of the Oxford Professor of Poetry

Alice Oswald tipped to become next Oxford Professor of Poetry

Although a woman has previously been elected, Oswald would be the first to actually take the position if elected.

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