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LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of To An April Daisy by John Clare. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 13, 2025. ------ John Clare was an English poet. His biographer Jonathan Bate called Clare "the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has ever written more powerfully of nature, of a rural childhood, and of the alienated and unstable self." - Summary by Wikipedia

The English poet John Clare was the son of a farm labourer and was often referred to as "the Northamptonshire Peasant Poet". His work is mostly inspired by the English countryside and the rural way of life. In "To the Rural Muse" he explains how he regarded some aspects of the rural life as a kind of Poetic Muse. Clare originally wrote in Northamptonshire dialect with little or no punctuation. Modern editions of his work often revise these aspects. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

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

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

The Hare with Amber Eyes meets A History of the World in 100 Objects, Threads of Life is a history of sewing and embroidery, told through the stories of the men and women, over centuries and across continents, who have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most...

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