BIOGRAPHY:-
Ted Hughes (Edward James Hughes) was a renowned English poet, writer, and children’s author. He was born on 17 August 1930 in Mytholmroyd, England. From an early age, he developed a deep interest in nature, animals, and literature, which later became major themes in his writings.
Hughes studied at University of Cambridge and began his literary career as a poet. In 1956, he married the famous American poet Sylvia Plath. His first poetry collection, The Hawk in the Rain, brought him immediate recognition and established him as an important voice in modern poetry.
Many of his poems focus on the power of nature, wild animals, human instincts, and mythology. Some of his notable works include Lupercal, Crow, Birthday Letters, and The Iron Man.
In 1984, Ted Hughes was appointed Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, a position he held until his death. He received numerous literary awards and became one of the most influential poets of the twentieth century.
Ted Hughes died on 28 October 1998 in London. His works continue to be studied and admired worldwide for their powerful language, vivid imagery, and deep connection with nature.
