Valentine - Carol Ann Duffy Flashcards
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context - Valentine - Carol Ann Duffy
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written in 1993
Scottish, modern poet that explores everyday experiences like love and childhood
second person ‘you’ conversational and informal tone
irregular/free verse and enjambment
contemporary images - often criticised for its tacky commercialism
written after radio producer asked her to write a poem for Valentine’s Day
exploration of realistic love
Queen’s poet laurate 2009 -2019 first female poet laurate
bisexual
