Ted Hughes
English poet and children's writer (1930-1998) · United Kingdom · Writers · Died at 68
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Something wrong?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.
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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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Derek WalcottBoth received T. S. Eliot Prize
Philip PullmanBoth received Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
John BetjemanBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Siegfried SassoonBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryDiana Wynne JonesBoth received Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
Carol Ann DuffyBoth received T. S. Eliot PrizeFame.am measures public visibility signals. It does not measure human value, talent, morality, or credibility.