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John Clare, an English poet born to a humble farm laborer, is celebrated for his vivid depictions of the English countryside and his heartfelt laments over its loss. His work experienced a significant renaissance in the late 20th century, establishing him as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century. Biographer Jonathan Bate praises Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced, noting his unparalleled ability to convey the beauty of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the human experience. - Summary by Wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Summer Evening by John Clare. This was the weekly poetry project for July 26th, 2009.

A weekly show exploring the wonderful world of analog photography from every angle

The BRIT School - where a young Adele Adkins wrote two of her first songs and Tom Holland, aka Peter Parker/Spiderman, honed his acting talent - ranks as one of the world’s finest performing arts schools. In this compelling documentary and with unique access we hear for the first time how this extraordinary school, supported by the iconic BRIT Awards got started and how it engages with young people from all backgrounds.

Named as the new Mistress of Underhill, I must gather those I trust to untangle the deadly riddles or I will be left to face the darkness alone. The politics of the earth and fae realms, the survival of all, and the remains of my tattered heart will all be decided in a final battle. But as more and more players enter this war of realms, I realize that things are not what they seemed. If I am to see this through to the end, I must do what my mother asked of me. Somehow I must embrace a destiny that feels impossible… and give up on a love impossible to deny.