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From his remarkable debut 'The Hawk in the Rain' (1957) to his death in 1998, Ted Hughes was a colossal presence in the English literary landscape. This edition collects for the first time his poetry of five decades, including such characteristic achievements as 'Crow', 'Tales from Ovid' and 'Birthday Letters'. It also charts the parallel but less familiar story of Hughes' privatepress a manifold activity ranging from broadsides and pamphlets to entire collections of poems, produced on small presses owned by the poet and his circle of family and friends, many of which have not previously circulated beyond their original readership. The 'Collected Poems' reprints the ensemble of the published poetry, including those poems written 'within hearing' of children which Hughes marked out for a separate adult readership, and the nearly two hundred uncollected poems which he published in periodicals but never reprinted. The various lives of the poetry are here integrated within a single chronology, and the notes give evidence of their interconnection, and of the extent to which revision was integral to this complex and copious body of work.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Collected Poems of Ted Hughes'? A: The collection explores themes of nature, mythology, and human experience, reflecting Ted Hughes' profound connection to the natural world and the complexities of human emotions.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Collected Poems of Ted Hughes'? A: The book contains 1376 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of Hughes' poetic work across five decades.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both adults and children? A: While 'The Collected Poems of Ted Hughes' includes poems marked for adult readership, it also features works that can be appreciated by younger audiences, particularly those written 'within hearing' of children.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is a hardcover, offering durability and a classic presentation for collectors and poetry enthusiasts.
- Q: When was 'The Collected Poems of Ted Hughes' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for, with minor signs of wear.
- Q: Does this edition include uncollected poems? A: Yes, this edition includes nearly two hundred uncollected poems that were published in periodicals but never reprinted.
- Q: What are some notable works included in this collection? A: Notable works in this collection include 'Crow', 'Tales from Ovid', and 'Birthday Letters', along with a variety of other significant poems by Hughes.
- Q: Are there any notes or essays included to provide context? A: Yes, the collection includes notes that detail the interconnections among the poems and the revisions made by Hughes throughout his career.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this listing is for the first edition of 'The Collected Poems of Ted Hughes', making it a valuable addition for collectors.