Ted Hughes - New Selected Poems 1957-1994

Ted Hughes - New Selected Poems 1957-1994

by TedHughes (Author)

Synopsis

This volume replaced Ted Hughes's Selected Poems 1957-1981. It contains a larger selection from the same period, to which are added poems from more recent books, uncollected poems from each decade of Ted Hughes's writing life, and some new work. Another notable feature is the inclusion of poems from his books for younger readers, What is the Truth? and Season Songs.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 06 Mar 1995

ISBN 10: 0571173780
ISBN 13: 9780571173785
Book Overview: New and Selected Poems by Ted Hughes contains a generous selection of poetry from the former poet laureate's books The Hawk in the Rain, Lupercal, Wodwo, Crow, Cave Birds, Season Songs, Gaudete, Remains of Elmet, Moortown Diary, Earth-Numb, Flowers and Insects, What is the Truth?, River, Wolfwatching and Rain Charm for the Duchy, as well as numerous uncollected poems.

Author Bio
Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was born in Yorkshire. His first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published in 1957 by Faber & Faber and was followed by many volumes of poetry and prose for adults and children. He received the Whitbread Book of the Year for two consecutive years for his last published collections of poetry, Tales from Ovid and Birthday Letters. He was Poet Laureate from 1984, and in 1998 he was appointed to the Order of Merit.