Newdigate Prize

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Sir Roger Newdigate's Prize, more commonly the Newdigate Prize, is awarded by the University of Oxford for the Best Composition in English verse by an undergraduate student.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was founded in 1806 as a memorial to Sir Roger Newdigate (1719–1806).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The winning poem is announced at Encaenia.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> Instructions are published as follows: "The length of the poem is not to exceed 300 lines.<ref name=":0" /> The metre is not restricted to heroic couplets, but dramatic form of composition is not allowed."

Overview

The first winner was John Wilson ("Christopher North"). Notable winners have included Robert Stephen Hawker, John Ruskin, Matthew Arnold, Laurence Binyon, Oscar Wilde, John Buchan, John Addington Symonds, James Laver, Donald Hall, James Fenton, P. M. Hubbard, and Alan Hollinghurst.

The parallel award given at the University of Cambridge is the Chancellor's Gold Medal.

Past titles and winners

Where known, the title of the winning poem is given, followed by the name of the author. Each year links to its corresponding "[year] in poetry" article:

Notable 19th-century winners

20th century

21st century

See also

References

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Sources

  • Richter, editor, Annie J. (1946). Literary Prizes and Their Winners. R. R. Bowker Co.
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