"Poems Chiefly from Manuscript" by John Clare is a collection of poetry that brings together some of Clare's most heartfelt work from the 1800s. The poems, many appearing in print for the first time, highlight his singular voice and strong bond with the natural world, touching on themes of love, country living, and personal thoughts. The early parts provide context by describing how the poems were chosen, aiming to show Clare’s growth as a poet by putting them in order. The introduction also talks about Clare’s life, hinting at the difficulties he faced and his passionate fight with his own problems, including his mental health. It paints a picture of his early years, schooling, and first hopes as a poet, preparing readers for the deep feelings and experiences found throughout the collection.
Poems Chiefly from Manuscript
By John Clare
Discover a world of raw emotion and nature's beauty through the eyes of a poet grappling with love, life in the countryside, and the turmoil within.
Summary
About the AuthorJohn Clare was an English poet. The son of a farm labourer, he became known for his celebrations of the English countryside and sorrows at its disruption. His work underwent major re-evaluation in the late 20th century; he is now often seen as a major 19th-century poet. His biographer Jonathan Bate called Clare "the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has ever written more powerfully of nature, of a rural childhood, and of the alienated and unstable self."
John Clare was an English poet. The son of a farm labourer, he became known for his celebrations of the English countryside and sorrows at its disruption. His work underwent major re-evaluation in the late 20th century; he is now often seen as a major 19th-century poet. His biographer Jonathan Bate called Clare "the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has ever written more powerfully of nature, of a rural childhood, and of the alienated and unstable self."
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