William Sieghart CBE is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of the hugely successful Poetry Pharmacy and Poetry Pharmacy Returns.
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He was the founder of the Forward Prizes for Poetry and in 1994 founded National Poetry Day.
After the tumult of the last years, William Sieghart prescribes the perfect poem for a variety of life’s ailments, offering hope and comfort to readers in need. He draws on the emails he received from the public during multiple lockdowns, as well as tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies, to create an essential anthology of poetry for our times. Whether you’re searching for guidance, hope, or simply a moment of beauty, The Poetry Pharmacy Forever provides solace, joy and inspiration.