Carol Rumens, a distinguished British poet known for her insightful analyses of poetry, has died at the age of 81. For nearly two decades, she was a beloved columnist for The Guardian, where her popular “Poem of the Week” series introduced readers to nearly a thousand poems. Rumens also contributed to the literary world through her plays, fiction, and translations of poetry.

Her family announced that she passed away peacefully on April 25th, following a diagnosis of a brain tumor.

English Translation:

Carol Rumens, Poet and The Guardian’s ‘Poem of the Week’ Columnist, Dies at 81

Carol Rumens, a prominent British poet who also penned plays, fiction, and published translated poetry, has passed away at the age of 81. For nearly two decades, she was the much-loved author of The Guardian’s “Poem of the Week” column, a series in which she analyzed close to a thousand poems, earning a devoted following. Her family confirmed that she died peacefully on April 25th after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.