Poet and performance poet Samuel Hurley explores the importance of wonder, romance, and imagination. He reads from his collections An Anthem for the Dreaming Lost, A Hymn to Human Beauty, and Fauna — moving through childhood, grief, romanticism, and the call to remain astonished and tender in an age of disenchantment.

About Samuel Hurley:

Samuel Hurley is a poet and writer whose work explores romanticism, nature, existentialism, and the search for meaning in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. His poetry delves into the human condition, reflecting on the importance of being human and imagining a romantic future amidst the technological landscape.

Raised in a household full of magic tricks, theatrics, and cats by a professional children’s clown, Hurley’s writing is deeply influenced by the unseen beauty and the often-overlooked aspects of life. With a strong focus on romance, his work seeks to uncover the delicate and profound moments that shape our world.