Caedmon was not a literate man, and when social gatherings turned to song he would make his excuses and leave. “Caedmon,” said the man, “Sing me a song.” But Caedmon did not know what he could possibly sing. Caedmon translated by Paul MuldoonIn capturing “Caedmon’s Hymn”, Bede recorded the first poem to be written down on these islands. Facebook Twitter Pinterest New voice … Zaffar Kunial. Zaffar Kunial• The Map and the Clock: A Laureate’s Choice of the Poetry of Britain and Ireland edited by Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke is out now from Faber.

Source: The Guardian October 15, 2016 08:01 UTC