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John Clare's Modern Eco-Poetic Legacy in English
Hardcover
Series: Routledge Studies in World Literatures and the Environment
Literary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781041209126
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Dec 1 2026
Pages: 288
Language: English
This volume examines how John Clare's legacy has shaped post-war British poetry, providing a foundation for poets to redefine their relationship with the natural world, address contemporary environmental issues, and develop an eco-poetry rooted in tradition while amplifying marginalized voices. It explores poets who employ traditional forms, such as Seamus Heaney and Paul Farley, alongside those who innovate poetic conceptions to confront environmental challenges, including Maggie O'Sullivan, Wendy Mulford, and Elizabeth-Jane Burnett. Clare's work serves as a unifying thread across these diverse approaches, enabling a rich spectrum of poetic responses.
Rather than viewing these responses in isolation, the book situates them within an interconnected environmental matrix, where poets influence one another and are shaped by the natural world they depict. Part One focuses on traditionalist poetic responses, while Part Two delves into avant-garde interpretations, revealing how Clare's influence enhances perceptions of nature and inspires creative engagement with ecological concerns.
This text is essential for readers passionate about poetry, environmental studies, and literary tradition. It offers a compelling exploration of how Clare's work continues to resonate, inspiring poets to navigate the intersections of art, nature, and activism in ways that are both timeless and urgently relevant.
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