Jonathan Bate’s Ted Hughes: The Unauthorised Life offers a meticulously researched and compelling portrait of one of the 20th century’s most influential poets. With unprecedented access to personal archives and interviews, Bate delves beyond Hughes’s public persona to explore the complexities of his private life, including his turbulent marriage to Sylvia Plath and the profound impact of nature on his work. This biography balances literary analysis with intimate detail, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of Hughes’s creative genius and enduring legacy. A sophisticated and authoritative account, it is essential reading for those seeking to comprehend the depths behind Hughes’s poetry and life.
Jonathan Bate’s Ted Hughes: The Unauthorised Life offers a meticulously researched and compelling portrait of one of the 20th century’s most influential poets. With unprecedented access to personal archives and interviews, Bate delves beyond Hughes’s public persona to explore the complexities of his private life, including his turbulent marriage to Sylvia Plath and the profound impact of nature on his work. This biography balances literary analysis with intimate detail, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of Hughes’s creative genius and enduring legacy. A sophisticated and authoritative account, it is essential reading for those seeking to comprehend the depths behind Hughes’s poetry and life.
William Collins, 2015 hardback first edition, slightest bit of foxing to outer casement (see photos) otherwise copy is nearest to new
