Contemporary Poetry: Quickdraw by Carol Ann Duffy
Published: 2011
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"Contemporary Poetry: Quickdraw" features the work of Carol Ann Duffy, celebrating her contributions to modern poetry. Duffy’s poems navigate the complexities of contemporary life, exploring themes such as identity, love, and the interplay between memory and experience. Through her unique voice, she captures the essence of human emotion and societal reflection. The collection invites readers to engage with poetry in an accessible yet profound manner, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the nuances of language and the power of storytelling in poetic form. Duffy’s innovative style offers fresh perspectives on timeless themes, making her work resonate with a wide audience. [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 .