"Life and Remains of John Clare, The 'Northamptonshire Peasant Poet'" by John Clare (compiled by J.L. Cherry) compiles the story of a poet from humble beginnings, sharing his writings and life experiences through interwoven poems, letters, and diary entries originating from the late 1800s. This collection introduces John Clare, a poet known for his love of nature and portrayals of rural life. The book includes a variety of unpublished poems, intimate letters, and diaries, giving insight into Clare's life, difficulties, and growth as a poet. Early on, it shows Clare's impoverished childhood, his weak health as a child, and his deep love for nature in Helpstone, which inspired his poetry. It then follows Clare's path through different jobs, exploring themes of love, loss, and his pursuit of poetry. The beginning highlights Clare's strong passion for poetry amidst hardships, establishing the foundation for an intimate look into a remarkable voice in English literature.
Life and Remains of John Clare, The "Northamptonshire Peasant Poet"
By John Clare
Discover the life of a working-class poet in the English countryside, as told through his personal letters, nature-inspired poems, and intimate diary entries.
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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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