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what are ‘the feminine gospels’?

• narrative poems with a female perspective

• aim to reveal the truth about women’s experiences

• the word ‘gospel’ means ‘good news’ but poems don’t entirely focus on positive aspects

• collection dedicated to men, spec her brother

• duffy aims to give a ‘voice to the voiceless’

• AO4: ‘The World’s Wife’

  • personal or political?