How do 'Mrs Darwin' and 'Mrs Icarus' fit in?

'Mrs Darwin' and 'Mrs Icarus' are not the world's greatest poems (dare I suggest?), but they do have textual relationships with the rest of the poems in the book. They are expolred briefly, here.

What about 'Frau Freud'?

Where does the poem 'Frau Freud' fit into all of this? Is it just a joke poem, or does it have anything serious to say about gender relations? Well, you have to decide for yourself, but I'll try to help...

Introduction to Carol Ann Duffy

This is a general introduction to Carol Ann Duffy in general, and The World's Wife in particular. There will also be a discussion of Duffy's favourite poetic techniques. Enjoy. This is designed as an addition to, not a replacement of, your classes with Mr Hopkins.