Rachel Sackman writes: "I was first introduced to John Clare in my second year at Greenwich University and was enthralled by his poetry, but dismayed by the fact that he was all but forgotten by the literary world at the time of his death. I was pleased to discover however, that over the years Clare has grown in popularity and is now widely accepted in the literary canon.
This book traces the critical heritage of Clare, spanning the period from his lifetime to the present day. It examines the rise − and unfortunate decline − of Clare’s popularity in his lifetime, and traces the every-growing revival of interest in his work since, by considering the influence of social and political factors, and changing literary movements."
'Revival' (Arbour Chapbook No.10) is available from me at £5.00 + £1.00 postage and packing (UK). Email me on arborfield@pm.me
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