Women, Poetry and the Voice of a Nation

A pioneering study of women poets exploring the four laureate roles of the United Kingdom and Ireland Includes case studies of Gillian Clarke, Carol Ann Duffy, Liz Lochhead and Paula MeehanRe-values the authority of poetry by womenConsiders how poetry can be both nation-building and promote cultural internationalismExplores the treatment of poetry in the school curriculum The concurrent tenures of Gillian Clarke as National Poet of Wales, Carol Ann Duffy as UK Poet Laureate, Liz Lochhead as Scot