JOHN CLARE

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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 Clares own words. This volume brings together, in definitive form, all Clares important autobiographical writing. His Journal is set alongside his Sketches and Autobiographical Fragments as well as his famous Journey out of Essex. Maps of Clares countryside are also included, as are his will and extracts from his asylum letters. Clare appears here as ploughboy, gardeners boy and militiaman; as lover and husband, acquaintance of Hazlitt, Lamb and Coleridge and finally, as inmate in an asylum: his manifold personas emerge with great freshness from this remarkable book.

That some of Clares 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 standing across the sky, its feet treading the horizon, the most splendid triumphal arch ever devised; and though it was not granted him to render homage to his mistress in such large accents as those which fell from the lips of his great brother in song, he paid for her love and favours in music far from perishable, as may be noted by all who will read the pieces that have been selected for this volume from the Rural Muse.

El poeta inglés John Clare nacido a finales del siglo XVIII con lenguaje llano y vocabularioc ampesino, nos transmite los sentimientos y las viviencias de todo un pueblo que, aunque pequeño, abarca el espacio y los setnimientos universales que anidan en el corazon del ser humano.

Born in 1793, John Clare lived and worked during the Golden Age of British poetry, the time of Shelley, Byron, Keats, and Coleridge. In the grand tradition of English nature writing, he stands alongside Wordsworth as a poet of extraordinary humanity and great spirit. Clare was 18 years old when the first Luddite riots occurred. He was deeply resistant to the first years of Englands Enclosure, and he offers a contemporaneous look at what the world was like for those struggling with the impact of the first Industrial Revolution. Uneducated but remarkably well read, Clare was briefly celebrated in London, only to spend his final years in a lunatic asylum. He died in one on May 20, 1864, almost exactly one year before William Butler Yeats was born and the world set out on the path to Modernism.As James Reeves, an early critic and admirer, has said, "The existence of Clare the poet is, of course, a miracle . . . This is its most precious gift. Clare was a happy poet; there is more happiness in his poetry than in that of most others. This was no mere animal contentment of body and senses, but a quiet ecstasy and inward rapture. Such happiness is not to be had except at a price."Tom Pohrts drawings and watercolors have been widely admired. There are few alive whose sensibility more properly matches Claresits as if Samuel Palmer had taken the commission to illustrate a selection of the peasant poet. Pohrt has himself made the selection of poems from the vast quantity that survived Clares chaotic life. Robert Hass joins the project to place Clares work in the larger context of nature poetry in the West. The result is a book sure to please those who know already of Clares fine poems and those for whom this book will be their exciting introduction.

A Spring MorningA World for LoveAddress to PlentyApproach of Spring, TheAutumnAutumn Robin, TheBalladCrab Tree, TheDecayDecemberEffusionGipsy Camp, TheGraves of InfantsHarvest Morning, TheHome YearningsI am! Yet what I amJuneLoveLove Lives beyond the TombMeeting, TheMilton, To JohnMy Early HomeMy Love, thou art a Nosegay SweetNightingales Nest, TheNoonPastoral FanciesPattyPatty of the ValeOld PoesyOn an Infants GraveRural EveningRustic FishingSongSongSummer EveningSummer ImagesTell-Tale Flowers, TheThoughts in a ChurchyardTis Spring, my Love, Tis SpringTo an April DaisyTo P * * * *To the CloudsTo the Rural MuseUniversal Epitaph, TheVanities of Life, TheWhat is Life?WinterWoodman, The

Je suis pourtant ce que je suisnul ne le sait ni nen a cureJohn Clare Limpide, Clare (1793-1864) lest comme eau de source et qui coulerait du Jardin perdu. [] Plus, peut-etre, que bien des grands mettant pour ainsi dire en question la grandeur. Et lorsque lharassante difficulte de vivre en paysan pauvre ayant charge dames en meme temps quen poete applaudi de Londres, puis a demi oublie, eut egare sa raison, le delire altera parfois la coherence, mais jamais la purete de son chant.Lequel, au contraire, natteindra vraiment sa plenitude que dans la folie. Celle-ci recouvre au moins vingt-huit ans, tous dasile [], periode cruellement longue mais incroyablement feconde. La poesie etait devenue lunique recours dun homme arrache a ses racines, aux siens, a son identite. Toujours traversee de Nature car on laissait par bonheur a Clare, dans la journee, la clef des champs et des bois, plus quotidienne que jamais et nobeissant qua sa logique propre, elle jaillit intarissablement, ayant trouve, elle, sa liberte. Pierre Leyris, Extrait de la presente preface.

In the verdant tapestry of nature, where the symphony of life unfolds, there exists a realm of intricate beauty and boundless wonderthe world of insects.John Clare, a poet of unparalleled sensitivity, invites us on an extraordinary journey into this hidden kingdom. Through his keen observations and lyrical prose, he unveils the secrets of these tiny creatures, revealing their astonishing diversity, intricate behaviors, and profound impact on our planet.Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors, delicate wings, and fascinating lives of insects. From the industrious honeybee to the elusive butterfly, from the formidable ant to the enigmatic dragonfly, Clares words paint a vivid portrait of a world teeming with life and wonder.

John Clare was a farm labourer in the village of Helpstone, Northamptonshire, who became arguably Englands greatest nature poet. He rose to fame when his Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery was published in 1820. His language preserves many local dialect words in a mixture of classical forms and heart-felt love of country life and nature. This volume comprises fifteen of his bird poems. .

In "Life and Remains of John Clare, The Northamptonshire Peasant Poet," readers are presented with a compelling blend of autobiography and critical reflection, showcasing the life of one of Englands most significant Romantic poets. Clares narrative is marked by its vivid imagery and deep connection to the rural landscapes of Northamptonshire, revealing his profound appreciation for nature amidst the struggles of peasant life. The book combines his personal experiences with a nuanced understanding of the social and political contexts of the time, illustrating Clares challenges as a working-class artist in a rapidly industrializing society. John Clare (1793-1864) emerged from a humble agricultural background, which shaped his unique perspective on nature and humanity. His intense love for the countryside and acute observations of rural life informed his poetry, while his own battles with mental health and societal challenges added layers of complexity to his work. Clares correspondence with other literary figures of the time highlights his aspiration for recognition and understanding beyond his marginalized existence as a peasant. This book is an essential read for those interested in English literature and the Romantic movement. Clares unique voice and his poignant reflections on nature and the human condition resonate powerfully today, making this collection a vital resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the intersection of art, identity, and environment.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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