ted hughes
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Edward James "Ted" Hughes: An English poet, born in 1930, widely regarded as one of the most significant poets of the 20th century. He served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1984 until his death in 1998. His work is known for its intense, vivid, and often stark portrayal of the natural world, animals, and myth.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Ted Hughes published his first collection, The Hawk in the Rain, in 1957.
- The poetry of Ted Hughes frequently explores themes of violence, survival, and the primal forces of nature.
- Ted Hughes was married to the American poet Sylvia Plath.
Advanced Usage
- "Hughesian" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Ted Hughes.
- The poem's Hughesian imagery of crows and bleak landscapes is powerful.
Variants and Related Words
- Poet Laureate: The title held by Ted Hughes from 1984 to 1998.
- Sylvia Plath: The American poet who was married to Ted Hughes.
Synonyms
- Poet (general term): A person who writes poems.
- Laureate: A person who is honored for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement, especially a poet laureate.
Related Phrases
- The Crow poems: A significant and famous sequence of poems by Ted Hughes.
- Birthday Letters: A collection of poems published by Ted Hughes in 1998, addressing his relationship with Sylvia Plath.
Noun
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English poet (born in 1930)
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