Ted Hughes

Born

August 17, 1930

Died

October 28, 1998 (aged 68)

Known as

poet, translator, novelist, playwright, astrologer, science fiction writer

Edward James Hughes 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".

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