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Duffy, became the first woman to hold this prestigious UK title in 2009.
Poet Laureate
Duffy's poetry often explores love, loss, and this concept, which involves a longing for the past.
Nostalgia
This 1999 poetry collection by Duffy gives a voice to historical and fictional women.
The World’s Wife
Carol Ann Duffy received this major British literary award in 1983 for her poetry.
The National Poetry Competition
Duffy's first poetry collection, published 1985, was titled this...
Standing Female Nude
Duffy considers this to be one of her favourite poems in her children's collection
A Child's Sleep
This recurring theme in Duffy's work critiques power dynamics and systemic inequality.
Feminism
Carol Ann Duffy had a relationship with this fellow poet and author of Birthday Letters.
Jackie Kay
Duffy studied philosophy at this English university.
University of Liverpool
Duffy frequently employs this device, where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are given human traits.
Personification
Duffy’s poem “Shooting Stars” is a powerful reflection on this historical atrocity.
The Holocaust
Duffy often used her platform to critique this institution’s austerity measures.
In one of her most famous works, Duffy uses dramatic monologues to reimagine the lives of women connected to these figures.
Historical or mythical figures
Duffy served as this type of advocate for poetry among young people from 2001 to 2004.
Poet Laureate of Manchester Metropolitan University
In an interview, Duffy considers this poet as one of her favorites due to their rich vocabulary
Dylan Thomas
Duffy’s poem “Education for Leisure” faced controversy in schools due to its exploration of this dark topic.
Violence
This English teacher had a profound impact on Duffy's life, wherein his death led to the creation of the poem "Death of a Teacher"
In 2015, Duffy celebrated the 50th anniversary of this historic LGBTQ+ event with her poem Stonewall.
Stonewall Riots
Duffy’s frequent use of this device juxtaposes contrasting ideas in close proximity.
Antithesis
Duffy curated this 2009 anthology celebrating British verse from Chaucer to contemporary poets.
Answering back