Adam Hughes (poet)

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Adam Hughes
Born (1982-08-02) August 2, 1982 (age 42)

Adam Hughes (born August 2, 1982) is an American poet.

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Published works

Hughes has published five full-length poetry collections - most recently Pluck from BOA Editions [1] - and a non-fiction book about American rugby.

His poetry is characterized by wrestling with religious themes, family, history, and humor. [2]

Hughes received his MFA in Creative Writing from Randolph College in 2020. [3]

His debut non-fiction book, This Is Rugby, was self-published in 2022. It tells the story of American rugby culture and is the product of over 500 interviews with rugby clubs, individuals, and organizations from all of the United States. [4]

Personal life

Hughes was born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio. He now lives in Bedford, Virginia with his wife and children. He has worked as a pastor, a college professor, and a high school English teacher. [5] Additionally, he plays rugby and was the coach and president at Blackwater Rugby Football Club in Lynchburg, Virginia. [6]

Bibliography

References

  1. "X". BOA Editions.
  2. "Adam Hughes". Sweet Lit.
  3. "Adam Hughes". BOA Editions.
  4. "This Is Rugby". Goff Rugby Report.
  5. "Adam Hughes". BOA Editions.
  6. "Adam Hughes". The Rugby Rant.