When I first encountered Duffy’s writing, I was astonished at how far ahead she was for her time – a true literary innovator . . . Alongside her prolific creativity, her activism for gay and author rights is unparalleled
Bernardine Evaristo, Observer
There could not have been a more deserving winner for the inaugural RSL Pioneer prize . . . Her writing and activism were never far apart
Guardian
About Maureen Duffy
Maureen Duffy was an English poet, playwright, novelist and non-fiction author who published over 60 works. Long an activist covering such issues as gay rights and animal rights, she campaigned especially on behalf of authors. She was a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and of King’s College London, a Vice President of the Royal Society of Literature, and held honorary DLitts from the universities of Loughborough and Kent.
