Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath were not only husband and wife but also two of the most significant poets of the 20th century. The book at hand sheds light on what happened to them both during their marriage and after its failure.

Specifically, distinguished biographer Diane Middlebrook utilizes new evidence that has emerged in recent years to highlight the influence they had on each other in order to become what they both ardently desired: writers.

The reader follows breathlessly the journey of their relationship from their acquaintance to their separation and Plath's death, as well as Hughes's life after her suicide. This typical ending did not, however, dissolve their bond, as Plath never lost her place in Hughes's imagination, responding to his call until both partners transitioned into myth.