The TS Eliot Prize shortlist for 2025 features former poet laureate Andrew Motion and Pulitzer winner Jorie Graham among 10 poets competing for the £25,000 award, the UK and Ireland's most prestigious poetry prize.
TS Eliot Prize Shortlist: Motion and Graham Lead the Pack
Andrew Motion, UK poet laureate from 1999 to 2009, is shortlisted for Gravity Archives, a collection that explores mortality with what critic Sandeep Parmar called a "rooted and resolute eye." Jorie Graham, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1996 for The Dream of the Unified Field, is recognized for Killing Spree. Graham was previously shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize in 2012 for PLACE, which also won the Forward Prize for Best Collection.
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Who Are the Other Shortlisted Poets?
The shortlist also includes British poet and poetry slam champion Keith Jarrett, whose second collection, Hide Me Under the Blood and I Shall Be Satisfied, is also nominated for this year's Forward Prize. Jarrett's work has been projected onto the facade of St Paul's Cathedral. Other nominees include Imani Mason Jordan for PIVOT, and several emerging voices, making this year's list a mix of established and new talent.
Key Takeaways from the 2025 TS Eliot Prize Shortlist
- Andrew Motion returns to the spotlight with Gravity Archives, his first shortlisting since winning the prize in 2009.
- Jorie Graham earns her second TS Eliot Prize shortlisting, cementing her transatlantic influence.
- Keith Jarrett represents a new generation of performance poets breaking into mainstream awards.
- The prize remains one of the richest single-volume poetry awards, with £25,000 for the winner.
Comparison of Leading Contenders
| Poet | Shortlisted Work | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Motion | Gravity Archives | UK Poet Laureate 1999–2009; 15+ collections |
| Jorie Graham | Killing Spree | Pulitzer Prize 1996; Forward Prize 2012 |
| Keith Jarrett | Hide Me Under the Blood and I Shall Be Satisfied | Poetry slam champion; Forward Prize shortlist |
What Is the TS Eliot Prize?
The TS Eliot Prize is awarded annually by the Poetry Book Society to the best new collection of poetry published in the UK and Ireland. It is named after the Nobel laureate T.S. Eliot and has been running since 1993. The winner receives £25,000, making it one of the most significant prizes for a single volume of poetry.
FAQ
Who is shortlisted for the 2025 TS Eliot Prize?
The 2025 shortlist includes Andrew Motion, Jorie Graham, Keith Jarrett, Imani Mason Jordan, and six other poets. The full list of 10 poets is available on the Poetry Book Society website.
What is the prize money for the TS Eliot Prize?
The winner receives £25,000, and each shortlisted poet receives £1,500. It is one of the richest prizes for a single collection of poetry.
When will the TS Eliot Prize winner be announced?
The winner is typically announced in January. The 2025 winner will be revealed at a ceremony in London.
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