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Ted Hughes

English poet and children's writer (1930-1998)

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Ted Hughes was an English poet and children's writer who lived from 1930 to 1998 and is considered one of the major literary figures of the 20th century. His work is notable for its powerful language and vivid imagery, and he remains widely read and studied in schools and universities today.

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Edward James Hughes, known as Ted Hughes (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) was an English poet, transcriber and children's writer. Critics routinely rank him as one of the best poets of his generation. Hughes was British Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death. Hughes was married to the American poet Sylvia Plath, from 1956 until her death. She committed suicide in 1963 at the age of 30. His part in the relationship became controversial to some feminists and (particularly) American admirers of

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Edward James Hughes (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) 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. In 2008, The Times ranked Hughes fourth on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".

Hughes married fellow poet, American Sylvia Plath, in 1956. They lived together in the United States and then in England, in a tumultuous relationship. They had two children before separating in 1962. Plath ended her life in 1963.