Anthology

Each of the McGregor Poetry Festivals is celebrated by its own, dedicated Anthology. These are collections of some of the poems presented on the various programmes or at the open-mic sessions, representing a broad range of proficiency. They bear remarkable testament to the fervour and encouragement of the poets who so wholeheartedly support our endeavour.

Each Anthology becomes a cornerstone of its own Festival and undoubtedly encourages all of us to take heart, to persevere and to flourish in our endeavour to celebrate the art of poetry. They ensure that the words of our featured poets are carried beyond the confines of McGregor, and out to libraries, schools and individuals. They grant longevity to our vision of deepening awareness, touching hearts and changing lives through poetry.

McGregor Poetry Festival 2022 Anthology:

McGregor Poetry Festival 2021 Anthology:

THE GARDEN OF THE BELOVED

McGregor Poetry Festival 2020 Anthology:

LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID

McGregor Poetry Festival 2019 Anthology:

THE HEART OF THE MOON

McGregor Poetry Festival 2018Anthology:

THE SOUND OF WATER

McGregor Poetry Festival 2017 Anthology:

JOY AND ABUNDANCE

McGregor Poetry Festival 2016 Anthology:

Voices on Fire

McGregor Poetry Festival 2015 Anthology: Beauty and Truth

McGregor Poetry Festival 2014 Anthology: Depth & Wonder

McGregor Poetry Festival 2013 Anthology: Imagination & Passion

Copies are available from African Sun Press www.afsun.co.za and from the Temenos shop in McGregor

Published by: African Sun Press, Cape Town

Curatorship: Patricia Schonstein

Layout & Design: Gaelen Pinnock

We thank our sponsors:

FUNDING 2020 ANTHOLOGY

Temenos Retreat, McGregor
Tebaldi’s at Temenos
Le Bonheur, McGregor
La Galleria, McGregor
Wahnfried, McGregor
Clarke’s Bookshop
Leila Witkin
Jan Glazewski
Vivien Claire
Patricia Schonstein
Polygram Creative Agency
African Sun Press

FUNDING 2019 ANTHOLOGY

Temenos Retreat, McGregor
Tebaldi’s at Temenos
Le Bonheur, McGregor
La Galleria, McGregor
Dani’s Photos, McGregor
Wahnfried, McGregor
Clarke’s Bookshop
Upbeat Music & Movies
CJ ‘Jonty” Driver
The Tom Ivory Trust, London
Leila Witkin
ElizabethTrew
Douglas Reid Skinner
Patricia Schonstein
Polygram Creative Agency
African Sun Press

FUNDING 2018 ANTHOLOGY

Temenos Retreat, McGregor
Tebaldi’s at Temenos
Le Bonheur, McGregor
La Galleria, McGregor
Wahnfried, McGregor
Clarke’s Bookshop
Upbeat Music & Movies
CJ ‘Jonty” Driver
The Tom Ivory Trust, London
Leila Witkin
Douglas Reid Skinner
Patricia Schonstein
Shumani RSA
African Sun Press

FUNDING 2017 ANTHOLGY

Temenos Retreat, McGregor
Tebaldi’s at Temenos
Le Bonheur, McGregor
La Galleria, McGregor
Edna Fourie Gallery, McGregor
The Coach House Fund, London
Clarke’s Bookshop
Upbeat Music & Movies
CJ ‘Jonty” Driver
The TPG Ivory Trust, London
Leila Witkin
Patricia Schonstein
African Sun Press

Funding 2015 Anthology

Anonymous Poet

Temenos Retreat, McGregor

Le Bonheur, McGregor

Clarke’s Bookshop, Cape Town

Upbeat Music, Cape Town

CJ ‘Jonty’ Driver, London

The Coach House Fund, London

The TPG Ivory Trust, London
Patricia Schonstein
Douglas Reid Skinner
African Sun Press

Funding 2014 Anthology

Temenos Retreat, McGregor
Le Bonheur, McGregor
Tangara Wine Estate, McGregor
Dani’s Photos, McGregor
Malmani, McGregor
Clarke’s Bookshop, Cape Town
Upbeat Music, Cape Town
Sunni Brown, USA
Coach House Fund, London
Patricia Schonstein
Douglas Reid Skinner
African Sun Press

Funding 2013 Anthology

Temenos Retreat, McGregor

Le Bonheur, McGregor

Tangara Wine Estate, McGregor
Patricia Schonstein
Douglas Reid Skinner
African Sun Press

Patricia Schonstein

Patricia Schonstein was born and grew up in the former Rhodesia. She is a critically acclaimed novelist, poet and author of children’s books. Her novels have been translated into six languages and her work endorsed by Nobel Laureates JM Coetzee and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. She curates the distinguished Africa! Anthologies and co-edited, with Douglas Reid Skinner, Issues one-to Twenty of the poetry quarterly, Stanzas.