Published 13 May 201427 May 2014 · Main Posts 22 May: ‘Sombre the Night Is: The Poetry of the Great War’ Editorial team ‘My subject is war, and the pity of war,’ said Wilfred Owen. ‘The Poetry is in the pity.’ The Great War inspired some of the most powerful verse of the twentieth century. In this special event to mark the conflict’s 100th anniversary, Overland magazine presents Jeff Sparrow, Judy Davis, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Omar Musa, Tony Birch, Colin Friels, Antony Loewenstein and Jennifer Mills reading and discussing the war poetry that resonates with them. With poetry by Owen, Sassoon, Graves and more, the past and the present come together in this moving commemoration of one of humanity’s greatest tragedies. A Sydney Writers’ Festival event. When: 4.30 pm, Thursday 22 May Where: Pier 2/3 The Loft, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney Cost: Entry is free Editorial team More by Editorial team › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 20 March 20262 April 2026 · Main Posts Final results of the 2025 Judith Wright Poetry Prize Editorial team Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize seeks outstanding poetry from new and emerging writers. This year’s judges, Shastra Deo, Harry Reid and […] 20 March 202620 March 2026 · Main Posts Final results of the 2025 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize Editorial team Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize seeks outstanding original short fiction of up to 3000 words themed loosely around the notion […]
