John Clare
John Clare was an English poet known for his representations of the English countryside and his lamentation of its disruption. He is often considered one of the most important 19th-century poets.
Books
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1. Poems Of John Clare
This collection is an intimate journey through the rural landscapes and rich emotional tapestry of the English countryside, as seen through the eyes of a poet with a profound connection to the natural world. The poems celebrate the beauty of nature, the changing seasons, and the simple pleasures of rural life, while also lamenting the loss of wilderness and the poet's own struggles with mental health. The language is at once simple and evocative, capturing the essence of 19th-century pastoral life and the inner turmoil of a sensitive soul who found solace and expression in the written word.
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