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Epic Echoes: Poetry Meets Ancient Sounds
28 Sep
Summary
- Simon Armitage discusses his new Gilgamesh translation.
- Jade Cuttle explores ancient found objects.
- Trevor Cox explains the science of hearing.
At Salford's Contains Strong Language Festival, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage discussed his new verse translation of the ancient epic Gilgamesh. The timeless story of power, love, and loss was a central theme for the event.
Poet and academic Jade Cuttle presented her exploration of found objects. Her research spans from ancient Mesopotamian tablets to treasures discovered through mudlarking, connecting historical artifacts with modern discovery.
Professor Trevor Cox from the University of Salford's Acoustics Innovation Institute shared insights into the science of hearing. He detailed the latest innovations in understanding how we listen and make ourselves heard, bridging ancient spoken word with current technology.
