The Irish Literary Times

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May marks the 150th anniversary of the death of the poet John Clare.  In 'Clare' we hear his story from peasant poet to literary success and his final committal to an asylum where he remained for the last twenty three years of his life. The story is narrated by his sister, his wife and his daughter.

The book is read by the author and published by New Island Books

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