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About anthonyhowelljournal

Poet, essayist, dancer, performance artist....

In Defence of Obscenity

Posted on July 15, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

Interesting post here In Defense of Obscenity

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Shame and Shamelessness

Posted on July 8, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

My lecture on Freud, Gide and Immoralism  now published by the Fortnightly Review. First given at the 2018 Conference on Poetry and Psychoanalysis.  Thanks to Catherine Humble, Susy Lansman and Kathryn Maris for organising this brilliant event.

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Runaway Handicap

Posted on June 23, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

RUNAWAY HANDICAP   Considering a runaway selection, If poetry can generate affection, Surely plumes of paradise entitle Me to a mate intent upon requital?   My handicap’s an eloquence provoking Offended neo-liberal fits of choking, But when this stirs the … Continue reading →

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Theatre Reviews

Posted on June 14, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

Here is a review in the Fortnightly of Christopher Reid’s Love, Loss and Chianti. 20 March 2020 – subject to postponement. Worth seeing when it returns. XXXXXXXX Here is my review of two intriguing plays in London this April (2019): … Continue reading →

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Whistleblower Lit

Posted on May 24, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

Delighted that my review of Miles Goslett’s new book on the questionable details of the Hutton Inquiry into the death of David Kelly has now been published by the Fortnightly Review. Click on the link below: Whistleblower Lit. The review … Continue reading →

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Tango Schumann

Posted on May 18, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

Tango has always been a love of mine, and Lindi Kopke and I worked together for a number of years, exploring the notion of dancing tango to classical music. Click on the link below to watch some videos on the … Continue reading →

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Shadows and Vegetation

Posted on May 8, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

The Crown Prince gets preferential treatment In the Hanoi Hilton. Hear the songbird sing Of kind handling by the people he has injured From the air. What will the rear admiral think though, Should his son accept that offer of … Continue reading →

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Heron of Hawthornden

Posted on April 13, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

HERON OF HAWTHORNDEN – a chap-book of dizains by Anthony Howell celebrating his residency at the castle in the Autumn of 2017. Illustrations by the author. Limited edition from Grey Suit Editions, UK. 20th November x Our very first breakfast. … Continue reading →

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Poetry at The Room – Saturday 5 May

Posted on April 11, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

Saturday 5 May at 7.30 pm at The Room, 33 Holcombe Road, Tottenham Hale, London N17 9AS  – £5 entry plus donation for refreshments. David Cooke David Cooke was born in Wokingham and grew up in Reading, although his family roots … Continue reading →

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Semper Occultus

Posted on April 4, 2018 by anthonyhowelljournal

Sergei Skripal turns out to have been Christopher Steele’s associate. During the presidential elections, They had worked together on a dossier Laced with detrimental footage   Russian operatives allegedly Had to dish on Donald Trump. Steele was MI6. An adept … Continue reading →

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