SJC Literary Festival: Mona Arshi and Oxford Poetry Society

Sat May 23 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm UTC+01:00

Garden Quad Auditorium, St John's College | Oxford

St John's College
Publisher/HostSt John's College
SJC Literary Festival: Mona Arshi and Oxford Poetry Society
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Award-winning poet Mona Arshi joins the Oxford University Poetry Society readings and conversation.
About this Event

Formerly a human rights lawyer, Mona brings a powerful and distinctive voice to her writing exploring identity, memory and the body with lyrical precision and emotional depth. Her debut collection Small Hands won the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, followed by Dear Big Gods, and her acclaimed novel Somebody Loves You, which was shortlisted for both the Goldsmiths and Jhalak Prizes. She will also discuss her latest collection, Mouth (2025), a striking new work that further cements her reputation as one of the most compelling poets writing today. This is a rare opportunity to hear Mona reflect on her creative journey and the ideas that shape her work.

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Garden Quad Auditorium, St John's College, St Giles', Oxford, United Kingdom

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