Peter Finch (poet)
Peter Finch (born 6 March 1947) is a Welsh poet, critic, author, literary entrepreneur and 'psych-geographer' living in Cardiff, in South Wales. He was Chief Executive of Academi, the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society of Writers. As a writer he works in both traditional and experimental forms. He is best known for his declamatory poetry readings, his creative work based on his native city of Cardiff and his encyclopedic knowledge of the UK poetry publishing scene.
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