The 22nd Somerset Celebration Of Literature unites over 30 writers for a programme of events that celebrate the benefits reading brings to adolescents and adults.
Soak up some slam poetry, nuzzle some novels, lunch with Tara Moss as she shares stories about her best-selling book, 'The Fictional Woman', prologue party with the Somerset Alumni and lounge around to listen to some literature. Presented by Somerset College, senior year 12 members of the Wordsmiths' Creative Writing Club have shared some of their favourite literature to get the pages turning:
Chloe Bischof:
"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes."
'The Little Prince', Antoine De Saint-Exupéry.
Maddison Troy-Woodbury:
"Ever yet was blest with seeing bird above his chamber door – bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as 'Nevermore'."
'The Raven', Edgar Allan Poe.
Crystal Allwood:
“I wish I were a girl again, half-savage and hardy, and free.”
'Wuthering Heights', Emily Bronte.
Ilha Bryne:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
'To Kill a Mockingbird', Harper Lee.
Jonathan Pitzen:
"Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
'The Little Prinz', Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
Harrison Philp:
“Not God but a swastika. So black no sky could squeak through. Every woman adores a Fascist. The boot in the face, the brute. Brute heart of a brute like you.”
'Daddy', Sylvia Plath.
The Somerset Celebration Of Literature runs in partnership with Bleach* Festival, 18-20 March.
