The Poetry of Carol Ann Duffy: Choosing Tough Words - Paperback

by Angelica Michelis (Editor), Anthony Rowland (Editor)

The first full-length collection of essays on the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy. Duffy's poetry is both respected by academics, and widely read and enjoyed by both children and adults. Approaches Duffy's work from a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, including feminism, masculinity, national identity and post-structuralism. Situates Duffy's work in relation to current debates about the state, value and social relevance of contemporary British poetry. Will become the benchmark anthology on Duffy.

Author Biography

Angelica Michelis is Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the Manchester Metropolitan University. Antony Rowland is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Salford