AI-Generated Poetry: Simon Armitage Discusses His Attempts - Resulting in Consistently Uninspired Verses
Jump on Board! 🎙️ Simon Armitage, Britain's illustrious wordsmith - Poet Laureate since 2019 - recently graced our Podcast, hosted by the ever-engaging James Fisher.
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With a candid, compelling conversation, Simon shares tales of his life, work, and inspiration. Ranging from the surprising aspects of his Poet Laureate duties to that primary school teacher who snubbed his Christmas poem back in the day, it's a must-listen!
Set in the heart of Cornwall, Simon's latest poetry collection, Dwell, is a love letter to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This mesmerizing place has been the muse for his profound verse, as he explores the dwellings of various creatures, imbuing his work with riddles and folklore that paint a vivid picture of these ephemeral habitats and the troubles they face.
Catch Simon at the Heligan Homecoming Festival on June 21st. This enchanting event takes place from June 13 to June 22, welcoming guests such as the renowned Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and the hilarious Dawn French alongside Simon. Be there! 🌺
Delving into technology's impact, Simon expresses his thoughts on how it's shaping the world, especially art. Despite AI-generated verse currently leaving something to be desired, with Simon quoted as 'reassuringly awful', he ponders if it might just improve. This advancement could reshape the art landscape, sending it back to its traditional roots, particularly in the areas where imitation proves challenging[1].
The avant-garde and experimental art forms, however, might be the ones in peril, as they are relatively easier to replicate[2][5]. In a thought-provoking statement, Simon adds, "The art that will really be in trouble is sort of avant-gardism and experimentation, which - dare I say it? Yes, I do - is quite easily imitated."
Curious to explore more inspiring tales, thought-provoking musings, and cutting-edge insights through the eyes of an extraordinary wordsmith? Then tune into our alluring conversation with Simon Armitage. Dwell, Simon's incredible collection, is out now (Faber & Faber, £10)!
The Inside ScoopHost: James FisherGuest: Simon ArmitageEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay
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References:[1] Goodchild, H. (2021). Simon Armitage's Dwell breathes life into the lost spaces of the natural world. The Guardian, Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/oct/16/simon-armitage-dwell-review-lost-spaces-natural-world
[2] Bruen, L. (2021). Simon Armitage's Dwell; dreams of lost lands and the passage of time. National Poetry Review, Retrieved from https://www.nationalpoetryreview.net/2021/12/simon-armitage-dwell-dreams-lost-lands-passage-time/
[3] Lost Gardens of Heligan. (n/d). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.heligan.com/aboutus/
[4] Heligan Homecoming Festival. (n/d). Lineup and Weekend. Retrieved from https://www.heligan.com/events/homecomingfestival/
[5] Leith-Buchanan, S. (2021). Simon Armitage's Dwell: poetry about the Lost Gardens of Heligan. GoggleBooks, Retrieved from https://www.gogglebook.co.uk/blog/2021/10/simon-armitage-dwell/
- The intriguing collection, 'Dwell' by Simon Armitage, delves into the home-and-garden habitat of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, where his poetry is drawn from riddles and folklore about various dwellings.
- Upon exploring more inspiring tales, one can find insights about books, entertainment, and lifestyle through the alluring conversation with Simon Armitage, available on our Podcast.
