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    The Poetry of John Clare: A major poet who focused on celebrating being in nature and the simple countryside life
    The Poetry of John Clare: A major poet who focused on celebrating being in nature and the simple countryside life
    The Poetry of John Clare: A major poet who focused on celebrating being in nature and the simple countryside life
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    The Poetry of John Clare: A major poet who focused on celebrating being in nature and the simple countryside life

    Written by John Clare

    Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Ghizela Rowe and Gideon Wagner

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    About this audiobook

    John Clare was born on 13th July, 1793 in Helpston, a few miles north of Peterborough.

    Schooled only until the age of 12 his early career was that of agricultural labourer, pot boy, gardener and lime burner. His early life of hardship and frequent malnutrition led to his diminutive stature of five feet and contributed to his later health problems.

    In 1820 his first poems were published and began to earn him a reputation as the “Northamptonshire Peasant Poet”.

    His poetry sold well but only occasionally did that and other incomes keep his head above water. Married with seven children the burden was huge and demanding. Frequently penniless his health began to dissolve.

    He last published in 1835 and by 1837 with his drinking out of control and his mental state shredded he entered a mental institution. He was to reside in such unhappy places until his death.

    He died aged 71 on 20th May 1864. His remains were returned to Helpston for burial in St Botolph’s churchyard.

    Today he is considered one of the greatest of English poets. His lyrical works on nature and the countryside earn him this just praise.

    This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing. Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Copyright Group
    Release dateJan 1, 2023
    ISBN9781787809222
    The Poetry of John Clare: A major poet who focused on celebrating being in nature and the simple countryside life

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