Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes was one of the most divisive English poets of the second half of the twentieth century.

Poet

August 17, 1930

October 28, 1998

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Ted Hughes, an English poet born in Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire in 1930, was renowned for his exploration of nature’s beauty and brutality, as well as the intricate relationships between humans and animals. His most celebrated works, such as “The Hawk in the Rain,” “Lupercal,” and “Crow: From the Life and Songs of the Crow,” were inspired by his experiences as a zoo attendant in London, where he observed wild animals. Hughes held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1984 until his death in 1998, and his other notable works and achievements include “Remains of Elmet,” “Moortown Diary,” and being awarded the Order of Merit in 1998. Interestingly, Hughes was considered one of the most divisive English poets of the second half of the twentieth century.