Vardy, Alan
John Clare: Politics and Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780333966174
- author:
- Vardy, Alan
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- AIAA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John Clare's career has been often portrayed as a disaster, with editorial heavy-handedness and conservative patronage blamed for his struggles. However, this study reveals that Clare was not a passive victim, but rather a writer fully engaged in his own professional life and the social and political questions of the day. By exploring the sources of the traditional portrait of 'poor John Clare', this book recovers the author's agency and sheds new light on his work. A fresh perspective on Clare's life and writing, this study challenges prevailing views and offers a nuanced understanding of his place in literary history. Through its examination of Clare's poetry and politics, this book provides a compelling insight into the complexities of 19th-century literature and culture.
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