Mrs Scrooge
A Christmas Tale
(Autor) Carol Ann Duffy DBEA modern Christmas tale from the Poet Laureate, with illustrations by Posy SimmondsWith her husband, Ebenezer, now "doornail dead", the coldest Christmas Eve on record finds Mrs Scrooge outside the supermarket, protesting against consumerism and waste. Spoilsport! shout the passers-by as they load up their shopping carts with Christmas goodies. Just as Ebenezer did, Mrs Scrooge keeps to her frugal ways... But with the current state of the world, perhaps Mrs Scrooge has the right idea.That night, alone in her bed with Catchit the cat beside her, Mrs Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As each in succession takes her by the hand and sweeps through the scenes of her life, Mrs Scrooge learns not only what the "Christmas Spirit" really means, but the nature of the real gifts we give and receive.
Carol Ann Duffy DBE
Carol Ann Duffy DBE is a renowned Scottish poet and playwright, known for her evocative and lyrical writing style. She served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 2009 to 2019, becoming the first woman, first Scot, and first openly LGBT person to hold the position. Duffy's works often explore themes of love, gender, and identity, and she is praised for her ability to capture complex emotions in simple, accessible language.
Some of Duffy's most notable works include "The World's Wife," a collection of poems that give voice to the female partners of famous historical and mythological figures, and "Rapture," a collection of love poems that won the T.S. Eliot Prize in 2005. Duffy's impact on contemporary poetry is significant, as she has inspired a new generation of poets to explore personal and political themes in their work.
One of Duffy's most famous works is "The Bees," a collection that was awarded the Costa Book Award in 2011. In this collection, Duffy reflects on the beauty of nature and the fragility of the human experience, showcasing her talent for blending the personal and the universal in her poetry. Duffy's contributions to literature have earned her numerous awards and accolades, cementing her reputation as one of the most important voices in contemporary poetry.
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