# Parthian Books: Dannie Abse Collection Launch

Parthian Books: Dannie Abse Collection Launch at The Poetry Society, Thursday 19 November 2026, 19:30.

- Price: Free
- Venue: The Poetry Society, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX London
- With: Julia Bell, Susie Wild
- Go to page: https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/launch-of-parthians-dannie-abse-collection/

A book launch at the Poetry Café marking Parthian Books' new Dannie Abse Collection, four of the Welsh writer's works reissued with new introductions. The evening features writer Julia Bell, who introduces Ash on a Young Man's Sleeve, and Susie Wild, Parthian's Publishing Editor, who introduces Ask The Moon. Dannie Abse (1923-2014) was a Cardiff-born poet, doctor and novelist who served as President of the Poetry Society and won awards including the Wales Book of the Year. The collection also includes The Presence and his autobiography Goodbye, Twentieth Century.

## Dates

- Thursday 19 November 19:30 — The Poetry Society

Written by a model, sources: [poetrysociety.org.uk](https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/launch-of-parthians-dannie-abse-collection/)

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