Binding: Paperback
Description: This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a generous selection of Clare's poetry and prose including autobiographical writings and letters. John Clare (1793 - 1864) is now recognized as one of the greatest English Romantic poets after years of indifference and neglect. Clare was an impoverished agricultural labourer whose genius was generally not appreciated by his contemporaries and his later mental instability further contributed to his loss of critical esteem. But the extraordinary range of his poetical gifts has restored him to the company of his contemporaries Byron Keats and Shelley and this fine selection illustrates all aspects of his talent. It contains poems from all stages of his career including love poetry and bird and nature poems. Written in his native Northamptonshire Clare's work provides a fascinating reflection of rural society often underscored by his own sense of isolation and despair. Clare's writings are here presented with the minimum of editorial interference and with a new Introduction by the poet and scholar Tom Paulin. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Major Works
Author(s): Clare John, Powell, David (Retired Senior Librarian , Nene College, Northampton)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199549795
Pages: 566 Pages
Publication Date: 9/1/2008
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Poetry By Individual Poets