This Scottish poet and playwright explores themes of oppression, gender, and violence through accessible language. Her works are recognized for their popularity in schools and their approachability. While receiving numerous accolades, her literary merit lies in her distinctive engagement with contemporary social issues. Her poetry offers a penetrating look at the world around us.
This collection, recognized with the T. S. Eliot Prize, showcases the work of a former Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom. It features a rich tapestry of themes and emotions, reflecting the poet's mastery of language and form. Republished as part of the Picador Collection, it invites readers to explore the depth and nuance of contemporary poetry through the lens of a distinguished literary figure.
An anthology of moving poems collated by Carol Ann Duffy, from the poet's own archives.
One of the English language’s best-loved living poets arrays before us here, in chronological order, her favorites among her poems on death, drawing on work written over four decades, and adds to her selection one wholly new poem. It makes for a sequence that is warm, vibrant, alive.
Society hostess, Clarissa Dalloway is giving a party. Her thoughts and sensations on that one day, and the interior monologues of others whose lives are interwoven with hers gradually reveal the characters of the central protagonists. Clarissa's life is touched by tragedy as the events in her day run parallel to those of Septimus Warren Smith.
This beautifully illustrated collection brings together, for the first time, Carol Ann Duffy's much-celebrated festive poems.
With ethereal illustrations by Tomislav Tomic, this uncommonly beautiful book is a very special introduction to - or reminder of - many classic fairy tales.
The Armistice of 1918 brought ceasefire to the war on the Western Front, but 'the Great War' would not as hoped be 'the war to end all wars'.
A beautiful poetry collection chosen by Carol Ann Duffy, the 2009-2019 Poet Laureate
The tenth and final Christmas book, set in the frost fairs on London's Thames in the 16th-century, from UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Beautifully illustrated and produced in a gorgeous small format, this is an irresistible festive gift and Christmas stocking must-have for poetry lovers.
The story explores the poignant reason behind the Tear Thief's collection of children's tears, delving into the significance of expressing emotions. With lyrical prose by acclaimed poet Carol Ann Duffy, the narrative invites readers to reflect on feelings in a touching manner, making it an enchanting choice for read-aloud sessions.