Thank you Allen. I must admit I had never heard of Clare before but what a fascinating man. I wonder if he was bi-polar and am guessing that was the case. Totally brilliant but handicapped in practical matters. Loved the connection with boxing and Byron. Thanks too for the mention and a big thank you for standing up for boys and men!
Thank you, Allen, for a fascinating portrait of John Clare and many insightful reflections on the appeal of boxing as idea and practice. I appreciated your analysis of Clare's specific strengths as a writer.
Very much enjoyed this piece, Allen. What I've read of Clare, I've admired, and Byron is a favourite. The boxing angle here is surprising and inspiring. I've read quite a bit about Byron, but nothing of Clare and so this was a great way to learn about Clare and the connection to Byron (I had no idea!).
Thank you Allen. I must admit I had never heard of Clare before but what a fascinating man. I wonder if he was bi-polar and am guessing that was the case. Totally brilliant but handicapped in practical matters. Loved the connection with boxing and Byron. Thanks too for the mention and a big thank you for standing up for boys and men!
Thank you, Allen, for a fascinating portrait of John Clare and many insightful reflections on the appeal of boxing as idea and practice. I appreciated your analysis of Clare's specific strengths as a writer.
Very much enjoyed this piece, Allen. What I've read of Clare, I've admired, and Byron is a favourite. The boxing angle here is surprising and inspiring. I've read quite a bit about Byron, but nothing of Clare and so this was a great way to learn about Clare and the connection to Byron (I had no idea!).