The Life of John Clare by Frederick Martin

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Author Martin, Frederick, 1830-1883
Title The Life of John Clare
Note Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Life of John Clare" by Frederick Martin is a biographical account written during the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the life of John Clare, a poet born into extreme poverty in the rural village of Helpston, and explores his struggles with fame, mental health, and the impact of social class on his life and work. The narrative reveals Clare's enduring connection with nature, his passionate commitment to poetry, and the tragedies that often overshadow his artistic achievements. The opening of the biography introduces John Clare's humble beginnings, detailing the bleak circumstances of his birth and early life amid the poverty-stricken farming community of Helpston. It highlights his family's struggles, with his father often relying on parish relief, and provides insight into Clare's burgeoning love for the beauty of nature and poetic expression, despite the hardships surrounding him. The text also outlines Clare's early education and the influence of various figures in his life, setting the stage for his future literary endeavors and the emotional turmoil that would accompany his journey as a poet. Overall, this beginning establishes a compelling portrait of Clare's life, filled with both inspiration and sorrow, effectively drawing the reader into the complexities of his experiences as a rural poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Clare, John, 1793-1864
Subject Psychiatric hospital patients -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Agricultural laborers -- England -- Northamptonshire -- Biography
Subject Northamptonshire (England) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
Subject Northamptonshire (England) -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 8470
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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