Forward poetry prize shortlist announced

 Britain's Sean O'Brien is among those shortlisted for this year's Forward Prize for Poetry, an award he has won on three previous occasions.

O'Brien, left, previously won the Forward Prize in 1995, 2001 and 2007

His work November will compete in the best collection category, as will Night by David Harsent - another previous recipient of the £10,000 prize.

John Burnside, Geoffrey Hill, Michael Longley and D Nurkse are also cited.
This year's winner will be announced at Somerset House, London on 5 October, on the eve of National Poetry Day.
Other awards to be presented that night include a £5,000 prize for best first collection, and a £1,000 prize for best single poem.
O'Brien took home his first Forward prize in 1995, going on to win it again in 2001 and in 2007.
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