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How important are poet laureates to you?

in Poetry Discussion

Here in the UK there are a whole number of National, county and even town/city poet laureates. As someone who admires them greatly, and would love to become a laureate someday, how important are they to you, and if not... what could they do to BE more relevant and respected in your eyes?

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Yvonne Calder

Jan 21

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I am aware of 2 recent Poet Laureates in NSW Australia Sydney area. One was appointed by sydney city council in 2012 for 1 year on $50,000 but i don't think there was a second one. This year Parramatta council has appointed a person on $50,000. I can't remember the full wording but it involved 'literature and culture' . The politics of literature and culture in modern Australia is really ugly, she'll earn her 50,000

Adam Gary

Jan 22

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I’m pretty certain most county laureates in this country don’t get paid anything! I’m not even sure the National Laureate gets paid!!! That’s awesome that they are on a wage!