Sunday, May 3, 2009

Homophobic Ted Hughes



Homophobic Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes—and Truman Capote
At a Smith College—cocktail party
(alternate versions—place them at
A reading—attended by Plath & Hughes)
When they get into—an argument that
Ends with Hughes—decking Capote
In the face—toppling him onto the carpet
His face a bloody mess—with Mr. Capote
Looking up at Hughes—leaning over him
Responding with, "Well, my dear…
Words fail—Ted Hughes yet again."



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