When was ted hughes born

The following year, in , Hughes married Carol Orchard, with whom he remained married until his death. Hughes's work is marked by a mythical framework, using the lyric and dramatic monologue to illustrate intense subject matter. Animals appear frequently throughout his work as deity, metaphor, persona, and icon.

Perhaps the most famous of his subjects is "Crow," an amalgam of god, bird and man, whose existence seems pivotal to the knowledge of good and evil. He passed away in October 28, , in Devonshire, England, from cancer. National Poetry Month. Materials for Teachers Teach This Poem. Poems for Kids. Poetry for Teens. Lesson Plans. Resources for Teachers. Academy of American Poets. American Poets Magazine. Poets Search more than 3, biographies of contemporary and classic poets.

Ted Hughes — During his school days, he was a bright student with unique writing qualities, the reason that the teachers encouraged him to try his hand in poetry. He soon started writing poetry and produced his first poem at the age of fifteen. Later in , he won a scholarship to Pembroke College, Cambridge. However, instead of pursuing his education, he chose the National Service. He joined the air force in and worked as a ground wireless mechanic in East Yorkshire.

While working, he continued reading the works of Shakespeare. He completed his National Service in After his service, he joined Pembroke College on a scholarship to complete his education, where he chose Literature his major. However, Ted changed his preferences and studied Anthropology and Archaeology instead.

He also continued spending his quality time studying mythology and works of great writers. While studying at Cambridge, he met a famous American writer, Sylvia Plath. The couple fell in love and tied a knot on the 16 th of June in The first year of their marriage was an ideal one. They supported each other in literary pursuits.

He pursued formal education in English language after winning a scholarship, from the Cambridge University in His first published work was a poem that appeared in After his graduation from university, Hughes worked many jobs from a gardener to watchman, zoo attendant and a school teacher. It was in the launch party of the magazine that Hughes met the American poet Sylvia Plath , whom he married four months later.