The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy
This collection of poems reimagines the lives of famous historical and mythical figures through the perspectives of the women associated with them. By giving voice to these often overlooked or marginalized female characters, the poems explore themes of gender, power, and identity with wit and insight. Each piece offers a fresh, sometimes subversive take on well-known stories, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the complexities of women's experiences throughout history and mythology.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-100
- Original Language
- English
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- 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die (BBC Radio Oxford)
- Madeline Miller's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))