{"product_id":"2940170726134","title":"The Poetry of John Clare","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Clare was born on 13th July, 1793 in Helpston, a few miles north of Peterborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchooled only until the age of 12 his early career was that of agricultural labourer, pot boy, gardener and lime burner.  His early life of hardship and frequent malnutrition led to his diminutive stature of five feet and contributed to his later health problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1820 his first poems were published and began to earn him a reputation as the ¿Northamptonshire Peasant Poet¿.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis poetry sold well but only occasionally did that and other incomes keep his head above water.  Married with seven children the burden was huge and demanding.  Frequently penniless his health began to dissolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe last published in 1835 and by 1837 with his drinking out of control and his mental state shredded he entered a mental institution.  He was to reside in such unhappy places until his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe died aged 71 on 20th May 1864. His remains were returned to Helpston for burial in St Botolph¿s churchyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday he is considered one of the greatest of English poets.  His lyrical works on nature and the countryside earn him this just praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing.  Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COUNTERPOI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150740472048,"sku":"2940170726134","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170726134_p0.jpg?v=1763817474","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170726134","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}