First edition of Ted Hughes's New Selected Poems, 1957–1994
Ted Hughes ⦗Edward James Hughes, 1930–1998⦘
First edition. 8vo. Pp. xiii, 332. Navy blue cloth, lettered in ecru to spine. Indexes of titles & first lines to rear.
Replacing Ted Hughes' Selected Poems. 1957–1981, a selection of work by the late Poet Laureate ranging from The Hawk in the Rain to Rain-Charm for the Duchy, as well as uncollected poems from each decade of his writing life. A notable feature is the inclusion of poems from his books for younger readers, What is the Truth? and Season Songs. Released to coincide with Hughes' 65th birthday and a South Bank Show special, devoted to the poet.