Tag Archives: Ted Hughes

Poetry Month 2012. 19: The Blackbird

Posted on April 19, 2012 by impeus

It’s my birthday. I’ve said before that I don’t really like Ted Hughes’ poetry. Birthday Letters is an exception. It’s an immensely powerful collection. It carries a heavy weight – everything you know and “know” about Sylvia Plath, her life, … Continue reading →

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Poetry month 2012. 6: Full Moon and Little Frieda

Posted on April 6, 2012 by impeus

I am mean about Ted Hughes. On reading his poems my first thought is usually “Yeah yeah, whatever, shut up.” This may be unfair but it’s true. I like this one though, even though I find it so very irritating … Continue reading →

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Lent 7: Wendy Cope, and, for comic effect, Ted Hughes

Posted on February 28, 2012 by impeus

I’m going to share another Wendy Cope poem, simply because I want to share her anecdote about why schools are crap at poetry. In 2008 she released a “new & selected” book called Two Cures for Love. About this book, … Continue reading →

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