Have you heard about the tear thief? Every evening, she moves soundlessly about the town in her silk slippers, collecting children's tears and popping them into her silvery sack. No one can see her, because her reflection is only visible in puddles, but wherever she goes, she works a special kind of magic, and the child she is visiting has no need to cry any more. [from back cover].
Carol Ann Duffy
Carol Ann Duffy is a Scottish poet and playwright known for her insightful and emotive works exploring themes of love, gender, politics, and identity. She became the first woman and first Scottish poet laureate in 2009. Duffy's notable works include "The World's Wife," a collection of poems that reimagines famous men through the eyes of their wives, and "Rapture," a collection of love poems that won the T. S. Eliot Prize. Her poetry is characterized by its accessibility, wit, and emotional depth, making her a beloved figure in contemporary literature. Duffy's impact on the genre of poetry is significant, as she has brought a fresh and feminist perspective to the tradition. Her most famous work is arguably "The Bees," a collection that won the Costa Book Award and further solidified her reputation as one of the most important poets of our time.
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