Project Gutenberg 2016-07-18 Public domain in the USA. 474 Clare, John 1793 1864 Smith, C. Ernest (Charles Ernest) 1855 1939 Smith, Charles Ernest Gale, Norman 1862 1942 Gale, Norman R. (Norman Rowland) Poems Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Poems" by John Clare is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. The work showcases Clare's profound connection to nature and rural life, offering a poignant exploration of themes such as love, beauty, the struggles of the poor, and the passage of time. Clare's reflections draw heavily on his own experiences, as they encapsulate the joys and hardships of living as a rural laborer. The opening portion introduces us to Clare's life and background, revealing the adversities he faced from a young age, including poverty and familial hardships. It describes his humble beginnings in Helpstone, his early exposure to poetry through his father's rhymes, and the significant influence of nature in shaping his literary voice. Clare's early ambitions and the impact of love on his life are also highlighted, setting the stage for understanding the emotional depth found in his poetry. As we read through his first poem, “What is Life?”, we sense Clare's contemplation of existence, capturing both its fleeting beauty and innate struggles, thus inviting readers to engage with his reflections on life and nature that permeate the entire collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 343129 2025-07-21T06:01:25.853682 text/html 325837 2024-10-23T00:52:50 text/html 279513 2025-07-21T06:01:37.500582 application/epub+zip 281784 2025-07-21T06:01:28.868613 application/epub+zip 143792 2025-07-21T06:01:27.272649 application/epub+zip 501227 2025-07-21T06:01:41.574545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449521 2025-07-21T06:01:35.108583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241460 2022-09-23T23:19:36.933579 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222937 2025-07-21T06:01:24.539705 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 203083 2024-10-23T00:52:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17808 2025-07-21T06:01:41.769542 application/rdf+xml 10366 2025-07-21T06:01:27.396615 image/jpeg 1466 2025-07-21T06:01:27.335621 image/jpeg 277809 2025-07-21T06:01:25.885628 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia