The Birthday Letters

"The Birthday Letters" is a collection of poems by Ted Hughes that explores his complex relationship with his wife, Sylvia Plath. Written after her death, the poems reflect on their love, struggles, and tragedies, blending personal memories with poetic imagery. The work offers a candid, often emotional insight into their life together, capturing moments of intimacy and turmoil. It’s regarded as a powerful, honest tribute to Plath, revealing Hughes’s inner thoughts and feelings during a difficult period, and is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.