duffy context Flashcards
Date of birth?
1955
What poetic tradition does she follow in?
Robert Browning
Writing monologues from the point of view of disturbed characters.
What perspective/approach does Duffy always feature?
Feminist
What does Duffy encourage of the reader?
Put themselves in the shoes of people they usually dismiss.
Metaphysical poet who inspires her?
John Donne.
Approaches ordinary objects in surprising ways.
Where did she study for Uni and what?
Philosophy at Liverpool University.
Which modern poets influence her?
Philip Larkin, Dylan Thomas, the Beat poets and the Liverpool poets.
How does Dylan Thomas influence her?
Elements of surrealism(releasing the creative potential of the unconcious mind
How does Larkin influence her?
Nostalgia and dry humour
How do the Beat poets influence her?
rejection of materialism, sexual liberation.
How do the Liverpool poets influence her?
Adrian Henri part of the group.-and was also in a relationship with him for a period of time
, concern for temporary subjects and references, human experience and emotion.
What are her political views?
Left-wing.
