[Archers] Tempore Atlantia Poetry Competition at Coronation on October 6th

[Katherine Hawkins]

The Poeta Atlantiae is sponsoring a poetry competition at Coronation in connection with Tempore Atlantia.  The time frame is 1492-1600.  Your poem must be written in a medieval style that was popular from 1492-1600.  In addition, it should cover an historic event in Russia during the period 1492-1600.  Russian history during this time period is peppered with poetic fodder.  Events include the reign of Ivan the Terrible (the first Russian Tsar), the Russo-Turkish War, the Crimean Campaign, the conquest of Siberia, Polish-Lithuanian raids, and the sea-trading blockade carried out by the Swedes, Poles and the Hanseatic League.  Ivan himself wrote poetry, was a composer of considerable talent, and supported the arts. His Orthodox liturgical hymn, "Stichiron No. 1 in Honor of St. Peter" and fragments of his letters were put into music in modern times.  Sadly, Ivan accidentally killed his son during an argument.
 
Documentation is required.  Please indicate the time frame for the style of medieval poetry you used and provide a brief introduction to the story your poem conveys.  Other judging criteria and a short form documentation form are provided on the Poeta Website at http://poeta.atlantia.sca.org/fnc.htm   Of course, we will be delighted to accept your poem even with minimal documentation.
 
There will be a separate judging category for children aged 12 and younger.  Judging requirements will be relaxed for children.

Lady Katarzyna Witkowska
Poeta Atlantiae
Seneschal, Barony of Bright Hills
 
"Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history." ~Plato, Ion
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