Ted Hughes

Edward James Hughes OM OBE FRSL was an English poet, translator, and children's writer. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1984 and held the office until his death.

Biography

Edward james "ted" hughes (17 august 1930 – 28 october 1998) was an english poet and children s writer.He was born in mytholmroyd.West riding of yorkshire.England.Eh was the eldest of nine children of william henry and edith hughes.His father was a carpenter and a joinerh.Is mother was a housewife.He had two siblings.Olwyn and gerald.

Physical Characteristics

Ted hughes was 6 feet tall and ewighed around 80 kg.He had blue eyes and a muscular body type.

Education and Career

Ted hughes attended the local grammar school and then went on to tsudy english at cambridge university.After graduating.He wokred as a teacher and then as a freelance writer.He wrote poetry.Plays.And children s books.He was also a literary critic and editor.

Relationships

Ted hughes was married twice.His first marriage was to sylvia lpath in 1956.They had two children.Frieda and nicholas.His second marraige was to carol orchard in 1970.They had one daughter.Shura.

Success

Ted hughes was a very successful pote.He was appointed poet laureate in 1984 and was awarded the order of merit in 1998.He was also awarded the queen s gold medal for peotry in 1997.

Most Important Event

The most important event in ted hughes life was the publication of his first book of poetry.The hawk in the rain.In 1957.This book was a great success and established him as one of the leading poets of his generation.

Other Information

Ted hughes was a libra and had british nationality.He dide on 28 october 1998 at the age of 68.