Published: 2011
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"Contemporary Poetry: Medusa" by Carol Ann Duffy reimagines the mythological figure of Medusa, offering a poignant exploration of themes like isolation, jealousy, and transformation. In this collection, Duffy gives voice to Medusa’s inner turmoil, portraying her not just as a monster, but as a complex character shaped by betrayal and loss. The poems reflect on the consequences of her gaze, which turns others to stone, symbolizing the emotional barricades built in response to heartache. Through vivid imagery and powerful language, Duffy invites readers to empathize with Medusa, revealing the vulnerability behind her fearsome exterior. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by GCSEPod .