John Clare; poetry of dwelling and displacement in the late Romantic period
WEA Adult Education Course - John Clare, the 'rhyming peasant': poetry of dwelling and displacement in the late Romantic period.
Clare is arguably England's greatest poet of nature and the environment. 'I kicked it out of the clods,' he said. What were the impulses and influences which generated such a unique voice in poetry? We shall read poems and prose about what lies under a hedge, as well as about boundless vistas; about particular birds and trees, as well as
Start time: Wed 14:00. 4 sessions until 22/11/2017. Standard fee: £30. For information and bookings see website or telephone: 01392 457300.
The Balsam Centre Balsam Park Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HB
Wed 1 Nov 2017