New Selected Poems, 1957–1994

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.

[Sagar & Tabor A78a]