Important notes on Post Modern Poet Ted Hughes for NET, SET ,JRF, WBPSC Assistant Master and Mistress and literature students.

 Ted Hughes(1930-1998) 

☆ He was an English Poet.

☆ He was impressed with Yorkshire's local language and traditional oral literature.

☆ He became the poet laureate in 1984.

☆ Hughes is widely regarded as one of the most important poets of the 20th century, noted for his powerful imagery and exploration of the natural and mythical worlds.

Important Works:- 

1) The Hawk in the Rain (1957) : This early collection established Hughes's reputation, showcasing his ability to capture the raw power of nature through striking imagery and dynamic verse.

2) Wood Wo (1967)  

3) Lupercal (1960) 

4) Crow ( 1972) : One of his most influential works, "Crow" reimagines creation and the nature of evil through a mythic narrative voice. The collection’s dark, allegorical tone explores themes of destruction, regeneration, and the cyclical nature of life.

5) Birthday Letter (1998) 

6) The Thought Fox

7) The Bull Moses.

8) Hawk Roosting

9) Crow Wakes (1971) 

10) Eat Crow(1972)