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Be terrified.It's you I love,perfect man,Greek God, my own;but I know you'll go,betray me, strayfrom home.So better by far forme if you were stone.from 'Medusa'Stunningly original and haunting, the voices of Mrs. Midas, Queen Kong, and Frau Freud, to say nothing of the Devil's Wife herself, startle us with their wit, imagination, and incisiveness in this collection of poems written from the perspectives of the wives, sisters, or girlfris of famous and infamous male personages. Carol Ann Duffy is a master at drawing on myth and history, then subverting them in a vivid and surprising way to create poems that have the pull of the past and the crack of the contemporary.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The World's Wife: Poems'? A: The main theme of 'The World's Wife: Poems' revolves around the perspectives of women related to famous male figures, exploring their experiences, emotions, and narratives in a unique and often subversive way.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The World's Wife: Poems'? A: The author of 'The World's Wife: Poems' is Carol Ann Duffy, a renowned British poet known for her imaginative works.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The World's Wife: Poems'? A: 'The World's Wife: Poems' contains 96 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The World's Wife: Poems' published? A: 'The World's Wife: Poems' was published on April 9, 2001.
- Q: Is 'The World's Wife: Poems' suitable for all ages? A: While 'The World's Wife: Poems' can be appreciated by a wide audience, some themes may be more suitable for mature readers due to their complexity and emotional depth.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The World's Wife: Poems'? A: 'The World's Wife: Poems' is available as a First Edition.
- Q: What genre does 'The World's Wife: Poems' belong to? A: 'The World's Wife: Poems' belongs to the British & Irish poetry genre.
- Q: What kind of poetry style is used in this collection? A: The poetry in 'The World's Wife: Poems' features a blend of wit, imagination, and incisive commentary, often subverting historical and mythological narratives.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of Carol Ann Duffy in this book? A: Carol Ann Duffy's writing style in 'The World's Wife: Poems' is characterized by its originality, emotional depth, and engaging voice, bringing to life the stories of women in vivid and surprising ways.