Carol Ann Duffy

Poet

Carol Ann Duffy is a highly acclaimed Scottish poet and playwright who has made a significant impact on contemporary literature. She served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 2009 to 2019, becoming the first woman, the first Scot, and the first openly LGBT person to hold the prestigious title. Her work is celebrated for its accessibility, emotional depth, and feminist perspective, often re-imagining fairy tales and historical events from a female viewpoint. Duffy's collections, including 'The World's Wife' and the prize-winning 'Rapture', are staples in British education and continue to be widely read and admired.

Dec 23, 1955 - Present British 12 Quotes

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