“If you were writing a book to be published, you might be restrained by the fear that your wild imaginings might drive some people crazy. As it is, you are free, you can go off in any direction whatsoever, so long as the flame in your mind burns that way.”
Quote by Ted Hughes
Work
Poetry in the Making: An Anthology
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Author
Ted Hughes
Ted Hughes was a renowned British poet, born on August 17, 1930, and passed away on October 28, 1998. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, and he is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. more
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