Hughes (Ted) The Hawk in the Rain
£195
London, Faber & Faber, 1957.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 10s6d.
Hughes’s inaugural poetry collection, comprising 40 poems that delve into themes of nature’s raw power, particularly through vivid depictions of animals such as hawks, foxes, and jaguars. The collection also touches on human experiences, including war and relationships.
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Minor foxing; jacket darkened at spine, some marking and creasing.
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