John Clares verse is a celebration of country life. Clare ended his life in an asyum, yet his work expresses an innate wisdom and a profound understanding of nature and of his contemporary rural society.
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"Clare's poems and prose are available in a dozen editions, but none. . .has the value of the Williams' "Introduction."
-"Times Education Supplement
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
-"Times Education Supplement
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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By Bruno
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Underrated for so long as a result of the same English academic snobishness that leads intelligent people to deny that a homely man of Stratford-upon-avon could have written Hamlet, its good to see that John Clare is finally being recognised as the great poet that he was. Its often said that this man of humble origins was a consistantly good poet, without composing any real classic. Yet read the title poem 'I Am' a few times, learn of its context in the final admission of Clare into a lunatic asylum, and I defy you to remain unmoved by lines such as
'I long for scenes, where man has never trod,
A place where women never smiled or wept'.
This collection is usefully divided into themes (ie.love, politics of nature) and comes with a brief biographical sketch and glossary.
'I long for scenes, where man has never trod,
A place where women never smiled or wept'.
This collection is usefully divided into themes (ie.love, politics of nature) and comes with a brief biographical sketch and glossary.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Byron
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For anyone who has yet to encounter John Clare, I would suggest a visit to his works. Rural life in times gone by is visible in tooth and claw within these gems of his. I find it impossible to read these pages without my imagination opening up views of a world and life-style which I can only dream of. The images seem to come from a cultural memory. Constable's 'Haywain,' is as close as I can use as a starting point to let ones mind wander, in describing how it effects me.
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By Yetifeet77
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Studying Victorian Poetry at Uni when the lecturer introduced me to John Clare and his poetry. He is an amazing poet and his poem "I AM" is probably my favourite poem ever! However, as I have only found his poetry in expensive anthologies I thought this collection would be a cheap way to read more of his poetry. For the price it is an excellent collection of poetry, however, the introduction leaves a lot to be desired as it is a bare bones bio of John Clare and his poetry. If you just want a selected collection of John Clare's poetry then get this, however if you want something more substantial and informative than maybe look elsewhere.
It is a great introduction to John Clare's poems and would make a great gift, but not great for Uni students due to lack of decent intro.
If you just want a collection of poetry then buy this. Also consider Thomas Hardy as well especially http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Hardy-Complete-Poems/dp/0333949293/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
It is a great introduction to John Clare's poems and would make a great gift, but not great for Uni students due to lack of decent intro.
If you just want a collection of poetry then buy this. Also consider Thomas Hardy as well especially http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Hardy-Complete-Poems/dp/0333949293/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
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John Clare - Poetry
Nobody writes whth such pain and passion as John Clare. A true romantic and voyeur.
A classic poet who is a inspiraton.
A classic poet who is a inspiraton.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs D Finch
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John Clare Poetry
Didn't have the poem in that we wanted but still a very nice little publication - John Clare really captures his subjects and brings them to life in words. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Tikki
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disappointing , original everyman john clare was 10 times the volume - who is this self agrandising pratt to select what he/she thinks is good and discard the rest . Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2011 by Mr. P. Godleman
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