Poems by John clare. John Clare was English poet. The son of farm labourer.

"Life and Remains of John Clare" is a compelling exploration of the life of John Clare, often referred to as the "Northamptonshire Peasant Poet." This work delves into Clare's humble beginnings, his deep connection to nature, and the struggles he faced as a rural poet in a rapidly changing world. It highlights his unique voice and the profound impact of his experiences on his poetry, showcasing his ability to capture the beauty of the English countryside and the complexities of human emoti...

Over many centuries poets have drawn inspiration and solace from the land that surrounds us. From mountain high to valley floor from sea cliffs to sandy shore through wood and field, across rivers, brooks and streams through sunlight, raging storms and the cloak of night these shores have some of the most beautiful natural treasures to be found anywhere.Our poets including William Wordsworth, Robert Bridges and A E Houseman to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Radclyffe Hall and Emily Br...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Our senses revel in the incomparable majesty of the work of Mother Nature. The structure of the landscape, the multi-coloured mantle of trees and fauna, the myriad animals that wander and inhabit this glorious Earth. Nature conducts symphonies of sound as her world goes from day into the inky embrace of night.Our ears and eyes are constantly bathed in the wonder of her ways; the soft drizzle of rain from soft grey clouds, a wave caressing the shore and the ravenous colours of a dep...

Silence is rare in Nature.When we really listen, Nature is conducting symphonies of sound as her world goes about the day and night. Her invisible heartbeat is everywhere, for everyone.Our eyes are constantly bathed in the wonder of her ways, the soft drizzle of rain from soft grey clouds, the bleached harsh desert sand of a noon day, a wave caressing the shore, to the ravenous colours of a departing sunset.Indeed, whenever we look and listen to the vastness of our ...

In his collection, "Poems," John Clare masterfully intertwines the rich tapestry of rural life with profound reflection on nature and human existence. Written during the tumultuous early 19th century, his poems evoke the romantic spirit while employing a distinctive, lyrical style characterized by vivid imagery and an authentic voice that resonates with the challenges of his time. Clare's work also captures the socio-economic changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, often lament...

That some of Clare's poems belong of right to the excellent things of this earth admits of no dispute. A worshipper of Nature, by whom he was surely appointed to be one of her chief historians, he revelled in her manifestations, whether they showed in the higher heaven of blue or in the lower heaven of green. He was, if the phrases may pass muster, a gossip of the rainbow, a crony of the flowers. His heart was not less slow than that of Wordsworth to leap up with joy when he beheld standin...

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A collection of beautifully written poems, perfect for any fan of poetry.

John Clare (1793-1864) was born at a time of great social upheaval, just months after the beheading of Louis XVI and the outbreak of war with France which was to last till the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. He also lived through the upheavals of the land enclosure movement and agricultural revolution which changed the face of the countryside and the way of life in rural England. His father was a farm worker who managed to pay for his son’s schooling, though this was cut short as c...

John Clare was a defining voice of the rural poetic tradition. His story was first set down more than two centuries ago and has captured the imagination of the reading public ever since. It is told most vividly and poignantly in Clare's own words. This volume brings together, in definitive form, all Clare's important autobiographical writing. His Journal is set alongside his Sketches and 'Autobiographical Fragments' as well as his famous 'Journey out of Essex'. Maps of Clare's countryside ...