John Clare Research Paper

Defined as a ‘a Northamptonshire Peasant’ , John Clare did not possess the advantages that other Romantic poets did. Facing a class divide that did not want him to succeed, Clare pushed and ultimately succeeded in becoming a recognised Romantic poet in the 20th Century. Looking at his poetry, one can see how he utilises his struggle to be recognised as a poet. This essay will focus on a selection of his poetry that discuss his struggle to be recognised for his work and maintain his background in peasantry. Focusing on three of his poems: I Am , The Nightingale’s Nest and The Peasant Poet , one can begin to decode how he brings his struggles of becoming a recognised poet whilst being a peasant with little education. John Clare succeeded in