To The Clouds

To The Clouds

by John Clare

John Clare's "To The Clouds" is a collection of poetry that reflects the experiences and inner world of a working-class poet. It delves into the beauty and complexities of the natural world, often drawing parallels between the landscape and the poet's own emotional and psychological state. Clare's poetry reveals a profound connection to the rural life he experienced and provides a window into the challenges and isolation faced by those living on the margins of society. The poems explore themes of alienation, identity, and the complexities of human experience, reflecting the turbulent inner world of a poet grappling with his own place in the world.

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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...

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