This collection, published for John Clare's bicentenary, comprises the tales he wished to include in his third collection, "The Shepherd's Calendar" (1827), previously unpublished poems, Clare's own description of local customs and his draft essay on English pastoral poetry.
This collection, published for John Clare's bicentenary, comprises the tales he wished to include in his third collection, "The Shepherd's Calendar" (1827), previously unpublished poems, Clare's own description of local customs and his draft essay on English pastoral poetry.
The detailed introduction traces the composition of the poems. Clare's own description of local customs, his previously unpublished draft essay on English pastoral poetry, and a full glossary are included. Clare's original spelling and punctuation are preserved.
The detailed introduction traces the composition of the poems. Clare's own description of local customs, his previously unpublished draft essay on English pastoral poetry, and a full glossary are included. Clare's original spelling and punctuation are preserved.
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