Robert Bloomfield
Robert Bloomfield was an English labouring-class poet, whose work is appreciated in the context of other self-educated writers, such as Stephen Duck, Mary Collier and John Clare.
May Day with the Muses
In a world where verses replace coins, a village finds joy, love, and community on a festive May Day.
By Robert Bloomfield
The Banks of Wye: A Poem
Embark on a river journey filled with friendship and reflection, where stunning landscapes spark thoughts of love, loss, and life's fleeting beauty.
By Robert Bloomfield
The Farmer's Boy: A Rural Poem
Experience the trials and triumphs of a young farmhand as he navigates the delicate balance between the beauty and hardships of rural England.
By Robert Bloomfield
Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs
Step back in time to the countryside, where enchanting poems tell tales of love, loss, and laughter among farmers, lovers, and even mischievous spirits.
By Robert Bloomfield
The Bird and Insects' Post Office
Read silly letters from a gossiping magpie, a witty sparrow, and other creatures as they share secrets and advice from their corners of the natural world.
By Robert Bloomfield
Wild Flowers; or, Pastoral and Local Poetry
Experience the simple beauty and profound struggles of country living in this collection of poems that capture the heart of rural England.
By Robert Bloomfield