Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Ted Hughes

Quote by Ted Hughes

Work

A Ted Hughes Bestiary: Selected Poems

This volume presents a curated selection of poems by Ted Hughes, a celebrated English poet known for his vivid imagery and thematic focus on nature and the animal kingdom. The poems within this bestiary reflect Hughes' deep engagement with the natural world, capturing the essence of various creatures and their environments. The collection is a testament to Hughes' poetic prowess and his ability to evoke emotion and thought through his lyrical prose. more

Author

Ted Hughes
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

You May Also Like

“You know the best thing about aeroplanes? Apart from the peanuts in little silver bags, I mean. It's looking out of the windows at the clouds and thinking maybe I could go walking in there. Maybe it's a special place where everything's okay. Sometimes I do go walking in the clouds but it's just cold and wet and empty. But when you look out of a plane it's a special world... and I like it.”

“The words are clear as in the reflection of the world on the water. Therefore write the Word at once, everywhere, from now till your hand is paralyzed, for THERE will be your work for GOD, since you can not work for God in other ways, and would not, & don't know how, or bend that way, from habit, & from talent in the use & signification & arrangement of the Word.”