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First published January 1, 1969
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Maureen Duffy
63 books15 followersMaureen Patricia Duffy (born 21 October 1933) is a contemporary British novelist, poet, playwright, nonfiction author and activist.
Duffy's work often uses Freudian ideas and Greek mythology as frameworks.[1] Her writing is distinctive for its use of contrasting voices, or streams of consciousness, often including the perspectives of outsiders. Her novels have been linked to a European tradition of literature which explores reality through the use of language and questioning, rather than through traditional linear narrative.[2] James Joyce in particular, and Modernism in general, are significant influences on her fiction, as is Joyce Cary.[3] "Duffy has inspired many other writers and proved that the English novel need not be realistic and domestic, but can be fantastical, experimental and political."[1] Her writing in all forms is noted for her 'eye for detail and ear for language'[4] and "powerful intense imagery".[5]
Duffy's work often uses Freudian ideas and Greek mythology as frameworks.[1] Her writing is distinctive for its use of contrasting voices, or streams of consciousness, often including the perspectives of outsiders. Her novels have been linked to a European tradition of literature which explores reality through the use of language and questioning, rather than through traditional linear narrative.[2] James Joyce in particular, and Modernism in general, are significant influences on her fiction, as is Joyce Cary.[3] "Duffy has inspired many other writers and proved that the English novel need not be realistic and domestic, but can be fantastical, experimental and political."[1] Her writing in all forms is noted for her 'eye for detail and ear for language'[4] and "powerful intense imagery".[5]
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August 10, 2025
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plays are always such interesting things to read when you know it would be better seeing them being consumed in their intended way,, i would assume that understanding comes with practice, so i guess i'll have to find some more plays to read,,
to be be specific, uhh this was interesting but at the same time i sort of have no idea what happened... i haven't read a single thing for just over a month so i'm not sure if it's my weak brain or not
plays are always such interesting things to read when you know it would be better seeing them being consumed in their intended way,, i would assume that understanding comes with practice, so i guess i'll have to find some more plays to read,,
to be be specific, uhh this was interesting but at the same time i sort of have no idea what happened... i haven't read a single thing for just over a month so i'm not sure if it's my weak brain or not
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