Birthday Letters

"Birthday Letters" is a collection of poems by British poet Ted Hughes, published in 1998. The poems serve as a form of reflection and tribute to Hughes’ late wife, Sylvia Plath, and explore themes of love, loss, and memory. Written on the anniversary of her birthday, the work delves into their tumultuous relationship, Plath's struggles, and Hughes' feelings of guilt and sorrow. The collection is noted for its emotional depth and lyrical quality, providing insight into Hughes' personal grief and the impact of Plath’s life and death on his own identity and creativity.