The King of Christmas
(Author) Carol Ann Duffy DBEOn a frosty winter evening, the Baron watches the snow fall. He is bored and worried. It will soon be Christmas and everything is too quiet. What can he do to bring excitement to the Manor? His wife, the Baroness, has an idea: he can appoint a King of Christmas, a peasant to take his place. And so begin 12 days of chaos, anarchy and merriment. Inspired by the medieval tradition of appointing a Lord of Misrule, Carol Ann Duffy's warm and enchanting new Christmas poem takes us into a topsy-turvy world of festivity and celebration, where rules no longer apply. With beautiful full-color illustrations throughout, The King of Christmas is the perfect gift this festive season.
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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