Ted Hughes: A Laureate of Animals

Dr. Aruna Sharma

Abstract: Ted Hughes was a poet of first importance and most relevant to modern times. The Anthropological figures have appeared in the poetry of Ted Hughes. This variety of anthropology is concerned chiefly with human life. Myth about animal Fauna is drawn from the world of anthropology. It is a way to negotiate with the powers through rituals. Another figure crow is chosen from animal world where God was created by crow. There is a certain cluster of animals which high lightened Ted's special love, involvement and interests for animal life. His animal are not simple one but are the heroes of his world and is full of mythic vision. Most of the books are named after mythical character of birds and animals as "The Hawk in the rain", "The Wodwo and The Crow" etc.

Keywords: Ted Hughes