Carol Ann Duffy is a renowned British poet and playwright, born on December 23, 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland. She became the first woman to hold the position of Poet Laureate in the United Kingdom, serving from 2009 to 2019. Duffy's work often explores themes of love, identity, and gender, and she is known for her accessible language and emotional depth. Throughout her career, Duffy has published numerous poetry collections, including The World's Wife and Rapture, which have received critical acclaim and various literary awards. Her writing often draws on mythology and history, making her poetry rich with imagery and meaning.