Значение слова CLARE в Литературной энциклопедии

JOHN (1793-1864).-Poet, _s._ of a cripple pauper, was _b._ at Helpstone near Peterborough. His youth is the record of a noble struggle against adverse circumstances. With great difficulty he managed to save one pound, with which he was able to have a prospectus of his first book of poems printed, which led to an acquaintance with Mr. Drury, a bookseller in Stamford, by whose help the poems were _pub._, and brought him L20. The book, _Poems descriptive of Rural Life_ (1820), immediately attracted attention. Various noblemen befriended him and stocked a farm for him. But unfortunately C. had no turn for practical affairs, and got into difficulties. He, however, continued to produce poetry, and in addition to _The Village Minstrel_, which had appeared in 1821, _pub._ _The Shepherd's Calendar_ (1827), and _Rural Muse_ (1835). Things, however, went on from bad to worse; his mind gave way, and he _d._ in an asylum. C. excels in description of rural scenes and the feelings and ideas of humble country life.