Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy Flashcards

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Where and when was Carol Ann Duffy born?

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She was born in 1955 in Glasgow.

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When did she win the national poetry competition?

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1983

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She was the first woman, in 2009, to receive what since 1616?

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Poet Laureate

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How many love poems did she write after her break up with Mr Kay?

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52

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What is Carol Ann Duffy reminiscent of?

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Metaphysical poets such as John Donne, who approached ordinary objects in interesting ways.

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