by Carol Ann Duffy · ISBN 9781405861854
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The World's Wife is a collection of poems by Carol Ann Duffy that offers a feminist perspective on historical and mythical figures. Through a series of witty and provocative poems, Duffy gives voice to the wives and partners of famous characters, exploring themes of power, gender, and the construction of history. The collection challenges traditional narratives and offers a new look at the relationships and roles of women throughout time.
Dame Carol Ann Duffy is a Scottish poet and playwright. She is a professor of contemporary poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University, and was appointed Poet Laureate in May 2009, serving in this position until her term ended in 2019. She was the first female, the first Scottish-born and the first openly lesbian poet to hold the Poet Laureate position.
