{"product_id":"the-worlds-wife-rare-books","title":"The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy [Rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eThe World’s Wife\u003c\/em\u003e (1999) is a bold and inventive poetry collection by \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eCarol Ann Duffy\u003c\/strong\u003e that reimagines myths, legends, fairy tales, and historical events from the perspective of the women traditionally left in the background. In this collection, Duffy gives voice to characters such as Mrs. Midas, Queen Kong, Mrs. Faust, and the Devil’s Wife, among others. Each poem serves as a dramatic monologue or narrative, offering a fresh and often subversive take on well-known male-dominated stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eThe poems are witty, dark, satirical, and deeply feminist, exploring themes such as gender roles, power imbalance, sexuality, and the silencing of women through history. By reclaiming these stories, Duffy turns the lens toward women’s experiences, allowing them to speak back, rebel, laugh, grieve, or seek justice. Her use of colloquial language, rhythm, and contemporary references makes the poems accessible while remaining intellectually layered and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eCarol Ann Duffy\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1955) is a Scottish poet, playwright, and academic who became the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003efirst woman\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003efirst openly LGBTQ+ poet\u003c\/strong\u003e to be appointed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eUK Poet Laureate\u003c\/strong\u003e (2009–2019). Known for her powerful use of dramatic monologue and her exploration of identity, gender, and social injustice, Duffy writes with emotional clarity, sharp wit, and political insight. Her work often centers marginalized voices and critiques patriarchal and societal norms. Alongside \u003cem data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eThe World’s Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, her acclaimed collections include \u003cem data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eMean Time\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eRapture\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eFeminine Gospels\u003c\/em\u003e. Duffy is also a Professor of Contemporary Poetry and continues to influence modern British literature through her writing, editing, and mentorship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270391197953,"sku":"2UOJRKV0H-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/WIFE_24d65898-e60b-41b9-bebb-4ff5d82953f4.jpg?v=1695106405","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-worlds-wife-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}