John Clare
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."
Poems
Experience a heartfelt exploration of life's beauty and hardships, as seen through the eyes of a poet deeply connected to nature and the struggles of rural existence.
By John Clare
Poems Chiefly from Manuscript
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.
By John Clare
Life and Remains of John Clare, The "Northamptonshire Peasant Poet"
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.
By John Clare