泰德·休斯的《乌鸦》是一部风格独特的诗集,主人公乌鸦的形象也备受争议。在当时英国由日不落大帝国沦为二流资本主义国家、英吉利民族精神处于萎靡不振的历史语境下,以擅长描绘凶禽猛兽著称的休斯选择外形丑陋、漆黑,但是性格坚韧、自信、乐观、百折不挠且脚踏实地的乌鸦作为诗集的主人公,旨在激活英国人的心理活力,重振英吉利民族精神中的自信心与自豪感,最终实现民族的伟大复兴。 Ted Hughes’s “Crow” is a unique style of poetry, the image of the protagonist crow has also been controversial. At that time, the United Kingdom became a second-rate capitalist country by the fall of power and the British national spirit was in a drowsy historical context. Hughes, best known for portraying fierce beasts and fierce animals, was ugly and dark in appearance, but his character was tough and confident. Optimistic, indomitable and down-to-earth crow as the main character of poetry aimed at activating the British psychological vitality and revitalize the confidence and pride of the national spirit in English, and ultimately the great rejuvenation of the nation.