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John Clare And the Folk Tradition George Deacon With A Preface by Tom Paulin John Clare was one of the earliest collectors of folk song in Southern England, and the numerous songs, descriptions of the folk customs and beliefs of his native Helpston in Northamptonshire, together with the nearly 300 tunes transcribed in this book, give us a unique insight into the disappearing pre-industrial culture of the early nineteenth century. George Deacon’s classic work establishes the relationship between the folk culture of Clare’s day and his development as a poet. Paperback Edition Published Boutle Publishers 2002 |
