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Michael Symmons Roberts serves as Professor of Poetry within the Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University. His academic role integrates creative practice with scholarly exploration of spiritual and contemporary themes.
His research centers on reimagining Christian theology through modern poetic forms, producing works that interrogate faith, doubt, and human resilience. Roberts employs traditional structures to address 21st-century existential questions, bridging religious heritage with secular contexts. This approach manifests in collections examining apocalyptic narratives, theological paradoxes, and the intersection of spirituality with daily life.
Analysis of his publications reveals consistent engagement with religious symbolism and British poetic traditions. Works like Horsemen (2008) reinterpret biblical motifs through contemporary lenses, while later collections deepen investigations into spiritual fragmentation and renewal. His oeuvre spans subfields including apocalyptic literature, modern religious verse, and existential poetry.
Roberts actively mentors emerging writers through university programs, fostering the next generation of literary talent. His academic contributions extend to collaborations with composers on operatic works and public lectures on poetry's role in spiritual discourse.
