
To The Clouds
by John Clare
'To The Clouds' Summary
John Clare, known for his powerful depictions of nature and rural life, explores profound themes of identity and alienation in "To The Clouds." His poems, written from the perspective of a working-class poet, reveal a deep connection to the natural world and a poignant understanding of the struggles faced by those who live on the margins of society. His poems transport the reader to the heart of the English countryside, where the beauty of the landscape mirrors the complexities of the human spirit. The poems navigate feelings of solitude, isolation, and a yearning for connection. Clare's vivid imagery and introspective style capture the essence of a life lived in close proximity to nature, revealing the emotional and spiritual consequences of both its beauty and its harsh realities.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors

John Clare
England
John Clare was an English poet. The son of a farm labourer, he became known for his celebrations of the English countryside and sorrows at its disruption. His work underwent major re-evaluation in the...
Books by John ClareDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Vagabond Song by Bliss Carman
LibriVox volunteers bring you fifteen different recordings of A Vagabond Song, by Bliss Carman, to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox. This was the weekly...

They Didn't Think by Phoebe Cary
Phoebe Cary's poems explore themes of domesticity, nature, and female identity. They often reflect her experiences as a woman living in the 19th centu...

Queen Victoria by Giles Lytton Strachey
Lytton Strachey’s first great success, and his most famous achievement, was "Eminent Victorians" (1918), a collection of four short biographies of Vic...

Niagara by John Campbell
'Niagara' by John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, offers a personal and insightful account of the author's travels to Niagara Falls in the 19th century....

Fables de La Fontaine, livre 06 by Jean de La Fontaine
Dans ce livre sixième comme dans tous les autres livres des Fables de La Fontaine, vous serez à même de constater la fine observation des éternels com...

Birds and all Nature, Vol. IV, No 3, September 1898 by Various
'Birds and All Nature' was a monthly publication dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world. Each issue featured short poems and informat...

Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea by J. B. Dashwood
This book chronicles the author's attempt to sail a small boat from the River Thames to the Solent in the English Channel, using a canal and river rou...

Birds and Nature, Vol. XII, No 2, September 1902 by Various
This volume of "Birds and Nature" features a collection of short poems, anecdotes, and factual descriptions of birds, animals, and other natural subje...

Train Dogs by E. Pauline Johnson
This collection of poems by E. Pauline Johnson, known for her celebration of First Nations heritage, explores the relationship between humans and anim...

Odes and Carmen Saeculare by Quintus Horatius Flaccus
The *Odes* and *Carmen Saeculare* are collections of poetry written by Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, a prominent Roman poet of the...
Reviews for To The Clouds
No reviews posted or approved, yet...