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John Clare was an assiduous practitioner of the sonnet form at all periods of his poetic career. The sonnets he produced in the last few years before his institutionalisation in 1837, first at High Beech and then in Northampton General Asylum, are of particular interest, since he exploited the inherent brevity of the form to express a simultaneous precision of observation and starkness of vision that he rarely achieved either before or after.The present volume prints all the sonnets that Clare wrote at Northborough between 1832 and 1837 with the exception of those included in The Midsummer Cushion and The Rural Muse, both available from Carcanet. Northborough Sonnets allows the reader to trace the development of Clare's handling of the form in this period. They constitute fascinating vignettes of rural life in the early nineteenth century and the record of a unique poetic sensibility. They are accompanied by an introduction, informative notes, and a glossary of dialect and unfamiliar words.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Northborough Sonnets? A: Northborough Sonnets captures the essence of rural life in the early nineteenth century through John Clare's poetic observations, particularly focusing on his experiences during the years leading up to his institutionalization.
- Q: Who is the author of Northborough Sonnets? A: The author of Northborough Sonnets is John Clare, a notable British poet known for his deep connection to nature and rural life.
- Q: How many pages does Northborough Sonnets have? A: Northborough Sonnets consists of 136 pages, providing readers with a comprehensive collection of Clare's sonnets.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does Northborough Sonnets have? A: Northborough Sonnets is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and flexible option for readers.
- Q: When was Northborough Sonnets published? A: Northborough Sonnets was published on September 1, 1995.
- Q: Are there any additional features included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction, informative notes, and a glossary of dialect and unfamiliar words to enhance reader understanding.
- Q: Is Northborough Sonnets suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the detailed notes and introduction make Northborough Sonnets suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in British poetry.
- Q: What makes John Clare's sonnets unique? A: John Clare's sonnets are unique due to their precision of observation and starkness of vision, particularly in the context of rural life and his personal experiences.
- Q: Can I find other works by John Clare through the publisher? A: Yes, other works by John Clare, such as The Midsummer Cushion and The Rural Muse, are also available from Carcanet.