From Helpston in rural Northamptonshire, John Clare was born in 1793. He is now regarded as the most important poet of the natural world from Britain. He wrote many poems, prose and letters about love, sex, corruption and politics, environmental and social change, poverty and folk life. Even in his 'madness', his talents were not diminished. Ronald Blythe, past President of the Clare Society, saw Clare as "... England's most articulate village voice".
Clare died, aged 71, in 1864.
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from "Song's Eternity"
"Tootle tootle tootle tee" -- Can it be Pride and fame must shadows be? Come and see -- Every season own her own; Bird and bee Sing creation's music on; Nature's glee Is in every mood and tone Eternity.
I have just recently discovered John clare and i felt an immediate affinity with the way he thought. 'On some lone Island' and, of course, 'Iam' are truly beautiful. This is a great blog - the tree photographs are incredible. Iam currently doing cross stich tapestries of Clare's poems so when i find someone with the technical knowledge i will get some photos posted.
"Tootle tootle tootle tee" --
the eternity of song
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many thanks, a great blog. john clare is one of my most beloved of poets. also, great photographs yours? will continue to look in.
I have just recently discovered John clare and i felt an immediate affinity with the way he thought. 'On some lone Island' and, of course, 'Iam' are truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog - the tree photographs are incredible.
Iam currently doing cross stich tapestries of Clare's poems so when i find someone with the technical knowledge i will get some photos posted.