{"product_id":"the-catch-fishing-for-ted-hughes-9781526644213","title":"The Catch: Fishing for Ted Hughes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Catch is a brilliant blend of memoir and biography that explores the relationship between poet Ted Hughes and fisherman Mark Wormald, using Hughes' poetry collection River and his fishing diaries as a guide. It is a meditation on poetry and nature, and a quiet reflection on what it means to be a father and a son. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn absolute gem of a book, The Catch takes both its writer and its reader on a captivating journey through the river. Paul Whitehouse describes it as \"marvellous,\" while Robert Macfarlane praises it as \"penetrating and poetic, filled with honeyed prose and thoughtful criticism.\" The Times calls it a \"brilliant blend of memoir and biography,\" showcasing a stunning meditation on poetry and nature, as well as a quiet reflection on what it means to be a father and a son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet against the backdrop of a swirling river, Mark Wormald embarks on a profound exploration of Ted Hughes' life and work. Drawing inspiration from Hughes' poetry collection River and his fishing diaries, Mark sets out to retrace the poet's steps, casting a line in the same waters that had once breathed life into his soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark's journey takes him to the rivers and lakes in Britain and Ireland, where Hughes had fished, using Ted's fly patterns and rods as his tools. It is an obsession, a fundamental connection to nature, a thrilling wildness, and an elemental pursuit. But it is also a release and a consolation, as Mark fishes after the sudden death of his mother and during the slow fading of his father.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Mark weaves a tapestry of memories and insights, offering a unique perspective on the life and legacy of Ted Hughes. The Catch is a testament to the power of literature to transcend time and connect generations, and a reminder of the profound impact that nature can have on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 129 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781526644213\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Wormald","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44235795595514,"sku":"9781526644213","price":7.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1683900647805_book.jpg?v=1684160965","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-catch-fishing-for-ted-hughes-9781526644213","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}