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Tim Murphy

. Poetry review – WATER: Tim Murphy reviews Haleh Liza Gafori’s new translation of Rumi’s poetry

By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • authors, books, literature, poetry reviews, year 2025 0 • Tags: authors, books, literature, poetry, Tim Murphy

Poetry review – THE MAGIC THEATRE: Tim Murphy follows James Harpur through poetic reminiscences of student life

By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2025 0 • Tags: books, poetry, Tim Murphy

Poetry review – SANCTUARY: THERE MUST BE SOMEWHERE: Tim Murphy considers Angela Graham’s thought-provoking – and mildly collaborative – debut collection

By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, politics, religion, year 2023 0 • Tags: books, poetry, politics, religion, Tim Murphy