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Its always good when women win things in fiction because it tends to be more male-dominated, unlike poetry, which is mor
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"It's always good when women win things in fiction because it tends to be more male-dominated, unlike poetry, which is more equal"

- Carol Ann Duffy

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This quote by Carol Ann Duffy talks to the gender imbalance in literature. She is recommending that fiction is more male-dominated than poetry, which is more equal. This indicates that there is an absence of female representation in fiction, and that it is important to commemorate when women win awards in this category. Duffy is highlighting the importance of recognizing and commemorating female authors and their work, and the need for more gender equality in literature. She is also highlighting the value of poetry, which is more equivalent in regards to gender representation. This quote is a pointer that we must pursue gender equality in all locations of literature, which we should celebrate the successes of female authors.

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Carol Ann Duffy This quote is written / told by Carol Ann Duffy somewhere between December 23, 1955 and today. She was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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