What is Simon Armitage most famous for?

Simon Armitage is undoubtedly the most popular and widely known poet of his 1960s-born generation, his work having been regularly anthologised and broadcast on radio and television, his readings and festival appearances always well-attended.

How old is Simon Armitage?

58 years (May 26, 1963)
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Where does Simon Armitage come from?

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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What is the message of out of the blue poem?

Two key themes within the poem are a loss of hope, and loss of control, both of which are portrayed through the structure and language of the poem.In terms of structure, Armitage uses a childlike rhyme scheme (ABAB) to portray an initial sense of hope, and potentially to contrast with the dire subject matter of the …

Who is the poet Simon Robert Armitage?

Simon Robert Armitage CBE (born 26 May 1963) is an English poet, playwright and novelist.

Where did John Armitage live most of his life?

Early life and education. Armitage was born in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire and grew up in the village of Marsden, where his family still live.

Who is the father of Emmeline Armitage’s daughter?

Armitage is married to radio producer Sue Roberts. They have a daughter, Emmeline, born in 2000. Emmeline won the 2017 SLAMbassadors national youth poetry slam for 13-18-year-olds. Continuing in both her father’s and grandfather’s tradition, she is a member of the National Youth Theatre and a singer.

When did John Armitage walk the Pennine Way?

Saturday Night (Century Films, BBC2, 1996) – wrote and narrated a fifty minute poetic commentary to a documentary about night-life in Leeds. Directed by Brian Hill. In 2010, Armitage walked the 264 mile Pennine Way, walking South from Scotland to Derbyshire.