About this title: The wives of famous men speak for themselves in this fifth collection of poems by Duffy, a British poet. Among those to whom she gives voice are the wives of Freud, King Kong, and the Devil.
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Description: Like New. 2001-Paperback-May contain minor shelf-wear. Otherwise, volume un-read and in "As-New" condition. -Used-Like New-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Picador
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780330372213ISBN:0330372211
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Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PAN MACMILLAN Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780330372220ISBN:033037222X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 96 pages. (96 pages) draws on some we1ghty emotional experiences: loneliness, jealousy, self-loathing, desire, the fierceness of a mother's love. this book reveals the foibles of the great, the ghastly and the ordinary bloke and the sufferings of those closest to them. edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780330372220ISBN:033037222X
Description: New. Draws on some weighty emotional experiences: loneliness, jealousy, self-loathing, desire, the fierceness of a mother's love. This book reveals the foibles of the great, the ghastly and the ordinary bloke and the sufferings of those closest to them. read more
Description: New. "Be terrified. " " It's you I love, " "perfect man, " "Greek God, my own; " "but I know you'll go, " " betray me, stray" "from home. " "So better by far for " "me if you were stone. "--from "Medusa" Stunningly original and haunting, the voices of Mrs. read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Pan Macmillan, UK
ISBN-13:9780330372220ISBN:033037222X
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. In this collection of Carol Ann Duffy's poems, the stories of famous men-Midas, Darwin, Quasimodo, Pontius Pilate, King Kong-are presented from the perspective of the lesser-known wife. ISBN10: 033037222X. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Picador, London
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780330372220ISBN:033037222X
Description: New. New soft cover. Written by one Scotland's premier poets, in this collection she puts herself in the minds of the wives and lovers of famous historical and mythical men. Some of the poems are powerful and moving, others are humorous. read more
Edition: British Paperback Edition, 7th Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador, London
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780330372220ISBN:033037222X
Description: Fine. | Fine--illus. wraps. read more
"I especially loved the poems for Mrs. Midas, Pilate's Wife, and Frau Freud. What a great idea for a series of poems... I also love her use of rhyme - very fun, yet contemporary."
"This was very, very good. One of her poems was read on BBC Radio 4 last Sunday afternoon and it was so powerful I went and got this. I loved Mrs. Midas among others, Red Riding Hood's side of the story beautiful, Frau Freud was hilarious and so were Mrs Aesop and Mrs Icarus (A-bloody-men to that one!). I will definitely read her other poetry and I'm very happy she's the first ever female Poet Laureate. Although I'm generally DISGUSTED that it took so long for any female poet to become one.
"I've been waiting for this book to come into my library since Duffy became Poet Laureate, and I'm afraid it wasn't much worth the wait. I'd read some of the poems in After Ovid, and while some of them are nice on their own (or in the context of The Metamorphoses), while reading them all together in this collection, they started to become grating. Although Duffy makes lovely use of rhyme and meter, and some of the poems are compelling, they began to feel trite and predictable. In her defense, I read the book nearly in one sitting, and these might be the sort of pieces that need a bit of time."
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